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Y78 SET

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,365 mi
Last recorded109,365 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 SET
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,365 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 103,974 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight play rack arms

Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,163 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 100,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,763 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 95,763 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 92,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 92,202 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake disc slightly poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2012 87,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake disc slightly poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2011 82,450 miles

n/s/f disc poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2011 82,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f disc poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2010 76,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 71,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 68,970 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 61,178 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 55,121 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light was on

hazard warning light switch sticking slightly

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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Y78 SET is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y78 SET, 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 SET is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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