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Y797 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,497 mi
Last recorded138,497 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 138,497 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 138,090 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 120,517 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 120,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 110,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 110,834 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 99,678 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 99,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2008 90,493 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2007 81,223 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 81,223 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 68,867 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 68,847 miles

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

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

O/S rear tyre has 1.6mm of tread

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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Y797 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 Y797 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 Y797 SBD registered?

Y797 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y797 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y797 SBD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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