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Y759 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,475 mi
Last recorded134,475 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY759 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 134,475 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 134,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 129,659 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 30 Sep 2013 129,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 29 Sep 2012 125,270 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 125,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 118,305 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine warning lamp service lamp on

nearside rear registration plate lamp lens missing

offside front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

suspension lift button not working

Fail 21 May 2011 118,292 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear registration plate lens missing but not showing light to rear

neasride front disc slightly scored

Fail 1 May 2010 107,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2010 107,191 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 100,095 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 95,579 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 90,438 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 83,798 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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Y759 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y759 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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What year was Y759 SBD registered?

Y759 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y759 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y759 SBD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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