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Y807 GRB

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,592 mi
Last recorded158,592 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY807 GRB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 158,592 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 158,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 153,916 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 150,130 miles

Near side rear supention dust cover split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 150,130 miles

Near side rear supention dust cover split

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 143,859 miles

EML On

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 143,859 miles

EML On

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 139,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 139,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 133,388 miles

EML on

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 133,388 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 127,946 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 121,565 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 116,162 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 112,280 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 103,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 103,075 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 86,010 miles

front brake pads worn low

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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Y807 GRB 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 Y807 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.

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Y807 GRB is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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