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Y814 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,897 mi
Last recorded173,897 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY814 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 173,897 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 173,897 miles

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

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

Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 169,784 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 169,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 165,202 miles

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

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

back box corroded and outer skin missing

wipers smeeringscreen slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2010
Pass 22 Apr 2009 159,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 150,549 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 131,646 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 119,010 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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Y814 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y814 SBD, 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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Y814 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y814 SBD safe to buy?

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