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Y748 GEB

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,725 mi
Last recorded95,725 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 GEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 95,725 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 81,937 miles

rattle from steering

Fail 9 Oct 2007 81,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rattle from steering

Fail 17 Oct 2006 65,855 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

unable to fully inspect sills and underside due to covers and shields fitted.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,855 miles

unable to fully inspect sills and underside due to covers and shields fitted.

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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Y748 GEB is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc 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 Y748 GEB, 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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How do I check the history of Y748 GEB?

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What year was Y748 GEB registered?

Y748 GEB is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y748 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y748 GEB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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