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Y747 KNM

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,803 mi
Last recorded146,803 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 KNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 146,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 143,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Sep 2015 143,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Sep 2014 140,021 miles

hand brake cables outer covers split

slight movement behind steering wheel

view to brake pipes poor covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2014 140,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

hand brake outer covers fitted

slight movement behind steering wheel

view to brake pipes poor covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2013 125,924 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 125,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 114,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s rear brake showing signs of binding but not binding at time of test

handbrake cables outter split

Fail 29 Sep 2012 114,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine m.i.l light on

n/s rear brake showing signs of binding but not binding at time of test

handbrake cables outter split

Pass 2 Apr 2011 94,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,281 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,350 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 64,350 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front brake sticking slightly,rear pads not touching all braking area starting to rust disc.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 31,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,477 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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 KNM is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KNM, 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 KNM is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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