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Y768 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,978 mi
Last recorded113,978 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 113,978 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 113,976 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 112,180 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 112,178 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 110,468 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 110,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 108,555 miles

Rear Surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

Fail 1 Sep 2020 108,546 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 107,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 107,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,800 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 106,795 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 106,226 miles

All Shock absorbers showing signs of wear.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 106,226 miles

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

All Shock absorbers showing signs of wear.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 105,495 miles

rear brake hose ferrules & nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 105,495 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake hose ferrules & nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,157 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 104,157 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 109,166 miles

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

drivers door interior handle difficult to operate

front tyres wearing on outside shoulders

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

slight misting of oil on nearside rear suspension component

Pass 5 Apr 2013 102,164 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 102,164 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,573 miles

Both front wiper blades worn.

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 99,573 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front wiper blades worn.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 95,064 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 95,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,955 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,669 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 71,669 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,122 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,650 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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Y768 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y768 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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Y768 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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