MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside 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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front bumper broken lower half
os rear tyre has small cuts to sidewall
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front bumper broken lower half
os rear tyre has small cuts to sidewall
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Outer Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
nearside front bumper slightly damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Signs of fluid leak on underside of engine, undertray stopping correct point of leak being determined.
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Signs of fluid leak on underside of engine, undertray stopping correct point of leak being determined.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front suspension unit damp with oil.
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Y808 BCL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 Y808 BCL, 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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Y808 BCL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2001.
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