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Y72 DVV

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,484 mi
Last recorded53,484 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 DVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 53,484 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 53,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,827 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 51,692 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,342 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 51,337 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 50,464 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 49,426 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 48,429 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 47,430 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 47,430 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 46,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 44,884 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,839 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 40,844 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 37,949 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,894 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,252 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers would benefit from early renewal.

Pass 20 Jun 2005 24,406 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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Y72 DVV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y72 DVV, 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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Y72 DVV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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