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Y754 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,273 mi
Last recorded118,273 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY754 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,273 miles

Both rear Accumulators damp

Eng. man. light on

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front fluid leak

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 118,272 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake caliper handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear Accumulators damp

Eng. man. light on

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front fluid leak

Pass 14 May 2015 112,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 95,626 miles

front screen marked

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2013 95,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

eml illuminating on dash

front screen marked

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner tread and nail in tread

rear silencer outer skin split and corroded but not leaking

service light on

slight exhaust leak to rear exhaust pipe

slight play offside front detected at the wheel

Fail 4 Dec 2012 88,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner tread and nail in tread

rear silencer outer skin split and corroded but not leaking

service light on

slight exhaust leak to rear exhaust pipe

slight play offside front detected at the wheel

Fail 1 Dec 2011 84,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 84,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 83,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,943 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cap missing washer bottle

dent in front offside wing

front number plate has a slight crack

fuel cap has slight damage but still seals

slight damage nearside rear wing /rear door/rear arch

unable to fully check flooring/offside/nearside sills due to covers

unable to fully check front offside/nearside/ brakepipes due to covers

unable to fully check main brakepipes due to fuel tank/covers

unable to fully check suspension tops due to covers

Fail 30 Jul 2009 75,942 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cap missing washer bottle

dent in front offside wing

front number plate has a slight crack

fuel cap has slight damage but still seals

slight damage nearside rear wing /rear door/rear arch

unable to fully check flooring/offside/nearside sills due to covers

unable to fully check front offside/nearside/ brakepipes due to covers

unable to fully check main brakepipes due to fuel tank/covers

unable to fully check suspension tops due to covers

Fail 2 Jan 2008 60,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear near side tyre low

slight leak to both front shockers

unable to fully check sills as sill covers fitted

unable to fully check underside and brake pipes because of plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2008 60,056 miles

rear near side tyre low

slight leak to both front shockers

unable to fully check sills as sill covers fitted

unable to fully check underside and brake pipes because of plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2007 52,824 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 45,291 miles

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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Y754 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y754 SBD, 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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Y754 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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