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Y726 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,391 mi
Last recorded123,391 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2012 123,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front lower support bracket insecure nearside and offside

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 123,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front lower support bracket insecure nearside and offside

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 108,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 108,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 100,277 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 93,795 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 86,978 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 76,754 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tread on both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 2 May 2006 64,600 miles

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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Y726 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y726 SBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y726 SBD?

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What year was Y726 SBD registered?

Y726 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y726 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y726 SBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y726 SBD have outstanding finance?

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