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Y779 VDA

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,681 mi
Last recorded112,681 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 VDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 112,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 78,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,785 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 65,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,258 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 50,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,757 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 35,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,430 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,423 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 20,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,177 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 17,177 miles

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,845 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,631 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 12,243 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 12,243 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 12,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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Y779 VDA is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y779 VDA, 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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Y779 VDA is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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