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Y747 HHC

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,893 mi
Last recorded103,893 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 HHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 103,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted fouling inside of road wheel (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted fouling inside of road wheel (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four brake discs/caliper areas damp but no sign of fluid leak (dripping or sinking brake pedal)

Pass 15 Jul 2017 98,604 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 98,604 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper to fexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 92,882 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,425 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 86,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,428 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 76,438 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 76,409 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn slightly

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,002 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 66,453 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,013 miles

n/s/r wheel seizing up when spun round

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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Y747 HHC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y747 HHC, 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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Y747 HHC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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