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Y812 KPT

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,500 mi
Last recorded161,500 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 KPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 161,500 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 512,814 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

possibl slight leak of fluid both front suspension units "shockers"

rear bump stop rubbers deteriorating

Fail 11 Nov 2013 512,814 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

possibl slight leak of fluid both front suspension units "shockers"

rear bump stop rubbers deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2012 143,211 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 143,204 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 128,986 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 128,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 113,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 95,773 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 85,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,995 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 66,664 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 56,238 miles

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

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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Y812 KPT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y812 KPT, 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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Y812 KPT is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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