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Y811 SHR

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,204 mi
Last recorded78,204 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 SHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,204 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 72,451 miles

Damage to offside front

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Outer sill, lower engine and lower vehicle covers fitted

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,451 miles

Damage to offside front

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Outer sill, lower engine and lower vehicle covers fitted

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,409 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 67,409 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,928 miles

n/s/r fluid suspension unit seaping slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,347 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 61,330 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 55,607 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,029 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges + n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,149 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 36,682 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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Y811 SHR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y811 SHR, 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 Y811 SHR registered?

Y811 SHR is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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