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Y747 MGY

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

232,453 mi
Last recorded232,453 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 MGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 232,453 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 232,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 223,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under-seal applied (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 216,873 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 216,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 199,611 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 199,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 199,278 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 199,065 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

man light on

Pass 1 Mar 2014 173,299 miles

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

smal tear o/s/f seat belt slow to re tract

Fail 1 Mar 2014 173,299 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

smal tear o/s/f seat belt slow to re tract

Pass 23 Feb 2013 146,880 miles

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

both front seat belts slow to re tract

Fail 23 Feb 2013 146,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both front seat belts slow to re tract

Pass 20 Feb 2012 124,516 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 128,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 114,037 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 113,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 105,002 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2010 105,002 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 93,026 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 93,026 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 90,157 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 77,988 miles

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

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 MGY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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