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Y798 PTF

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,757 mi
Last recorded120,757 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 PTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 120,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,648 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 108,639 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,936 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,450 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear suspension unit signs of slight weeping ?

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Jun 2011 74,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear suspension unit signs of slight weeping ?

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2010 64,606 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,383 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)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 46,267 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 38,210 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,015 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 29,006 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 May 2005 23,456 miles

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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Y798 PTF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red 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 Y798 PTF, 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 Y798 PTF registered?

Y798 PTF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y798 PTF 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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