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Y729 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,876 mi
Last recorded150,876 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 150,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split

slight cracking n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 23 Apr 2013 150,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split

slight cracking n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 17 Apr 2012 143,852 miles

front & rear pads low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 132,901 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 132,901 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 121,983 miles

front brake discs becoming rusty on inner surface

near side front bottom of windscreen cracked

slight play near side front drop link

Fail 7 May 2010 121,983 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs becoming rusty on inner surface

near side front bottom of windscreen cracked

slight play near side front drop link

Fail 12 Dec 2008 109,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 109,071 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 97,468 miles

offside number plate cover missing

slight play in nearside drop link

Pass 14 Dec 2006 86,716 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 80,335 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 80,335 miles

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

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

off side front tyre on legal limet

off side rear tyre down to 2 mm tread

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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Y729 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y729 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.

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Y729 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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