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Y802 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,392 mi
Last recorded167,392 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY802 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 167,392 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 167,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 148,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 144,408 miles

O/s/f wiper blade is in poor condition.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 133,308 miles

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

O/s/f wiper blade is in poor condition.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 118,226 miles

large engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 3 Jul 2007 103,069 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 103,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 88,488 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 88,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

N/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

O/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

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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Y802 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y802 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y802 SBD?

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What year was Y802 SBD registered?

Y802 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y802 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y802 SBD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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