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Y808 BCL

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

196,909 mi
Last recorded196,909 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 BCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 196,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 196,909 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 192,190 miles

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)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 192,148 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 172,595 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 172,595 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 82,647 miles

Signs of fluid leak on underside of engine, undertray stopping correct point of leak being determined.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 82,590 miles

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.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,337 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 65,284 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,828 miles

offside front suspension unit damp with oil.

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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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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What year was Y808 BCL registered?

Y808 BCL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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