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Y78 KBD

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,550 mi
Last recorded130,550 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 KBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 130,550 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,712 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 113,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 94,791 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,451 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise sheet on last check sheet not displayed

knock from o/s/rear wheel when turning

unable to open o/s/rear door

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 26 Aug 2010 88,451 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

emissions not checked

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

knock from o/s/r wheel when turning

unable to open o/s/r door

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,615 miles

o/s/rear door will not undo

rear tyres 2mm-2.5mm

unable to see brake pad condition

Fail 27 Aug 2009 81,615 miles

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

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

no CAT test carried out due to exhaust condition

o/s/rear door will not undo

rear tyres 2mm-2.5mm

unable to see brake pad condition

Pass 6 Sep 2008 74,523 miles

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

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

front brake pads apear low

o/s/front brake slightly binding

oil leak from n/s/front under tray area

Fail 6 Sep 2008 74,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads apear low

o/s/front brake slightly binding

oil leak from n/s/front under tray area

Fail 13 Aug 2007 62,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to see brake pads

Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,380 miles

unable to see brake pads

Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,205 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 42,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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Y78 KBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y78 KBD, 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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Y78 KBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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