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Y718 BBC

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,510 mi
Last recorded145,510 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 BBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2011 145,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 137,639 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 137,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 131,642 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 127,009 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 120,674 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 120,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 113,289 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 113,287 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 109,678 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 109,138 miles

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.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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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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Y718 BBC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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