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Y793 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,695 mi
Last recorded176,695 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 176,695 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 173,439 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 173,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 169,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 164,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 98,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 93,164 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,164 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 88,108 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 82,225 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 82,225 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 75,075 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 67,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 60,779 miles

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

hand brake has a long travel

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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Y793 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y793 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 Y793 SBD registered?

Y793 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y793 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y793 SBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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