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Y741 KLG

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,532 mi
Last recorded171,532 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 KLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 171,532 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

speedo not working

Fail 29 Jul 2008 171,003 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

speedo not working

Pass 20 Jul 2007 147,895 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 147,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 128,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both handbrake outer casing broke on cable

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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Y741 KLG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y741 KLG, 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 Y741 KLG registered?

Y741 KLG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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