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Y772 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,830 mi
Last recorded114,830 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY772 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 114,830 miles

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

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

steering rack has slight play on offside

Fail 25 Mar 2010 114,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

steering rack has slight play on offside

Pass 2 Jul 2009 109,143 miles

rear suspension o/s is misting fluid

Fail 24 Jul 2008 103,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 103,002 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

diffent road rim fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

diffent size tyres fitted to front and rear of car

movement/lift in drivers seat

slight damp n/s/f and o/s/f suspension legs

Fail 15 Jul 2008

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight damp n/s/f and o/s/f suspension legs

some movement /lift in drivers seat

Pass 27 Jul 2007 93,106 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 93,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2007 89,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2006 77,296 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,793 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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Y772 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y772 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 Y772 SBD registered?

Y772 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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