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Y794 DNG

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,878 mi
Last recorded176,878 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 DNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 176,878 miles

Front Outer brake pad linings starting to crack

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 176,796 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking shock absorber leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding park brake not releasing fully (3.7.B.1)

Front Outer brake pad linings starting to crack

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 170,627 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside inner steering joint

Fail 10 May 2016 170,606 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside inner steering joint

Pass 30 May 2015 157,065 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 157,065 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 139,032 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2014 138,705 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 124,456 miles

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn

slight play/wear in offside steering rack end joint

Fail 25 May 2013 124,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn

slight play/wear in offside steering rack end joint

Pass 30 May 2012 116,310 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 110,264 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 104,173 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 88,974 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 88,974 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 80,540 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,467 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 56,773 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y794 DNG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y794 DNG, 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 Y794 DNG registered?

Y794 DNG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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