MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front suspension unit damp
Nearside rear suspension unit damp
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear suspension unit damp
Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit
Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat making seatbelt inspection limited
Offside front suspension hydraulic unit has slight fluid leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit
Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat making seatbelt inspection limited
Offside front suspension hydraulic unit has slight fluid leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight dampness around front suspension legs
slight dampness around rear accumulators
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y718 BBC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 2001 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 88,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y718 BBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Y718 BBC registered?
Y718 BBC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2001.
Is Y718 BBC safe to buy?
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