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Y803 NHR

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,540 mi
Last recorded99,540 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 NHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 99,540 miles

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

eml on

Fail 30 Aug 2017 99,540 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,434 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,446 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 17 Aug 2015 89,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,559 miles

Front inner pads getting low

Offside front drop links has slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2014 85,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light on

Front inner pads getting low

Minor blows on centre exhaust

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,519 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 83,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,419 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,188 miles

Oil leak from possable PAS/Suspension

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,316 miles

Nearside rear door will not open Not effecting inspection of seat belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,149 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness around powersteering pipes behind gearbox

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2009 67,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness around powersteering pipes behind gearbox

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 56,578 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 46,367 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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Y803 NHR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y803 NHR, 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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Y803 NHR is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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