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Y799 GRB

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,295 mi
Last recorded122,295 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 GRB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 122,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 122,132 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 117,649 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2008 108,750 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 99,811 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 91,487 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 82,890 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 82,890 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y799 GRB is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y799 GRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y799 GRB registered?

Y799 GRB is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y799 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y799 GRB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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