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Y81 ONW

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,179 mi
Last recorded140,179 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 ONW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 140,179 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 140,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 134,526 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 134,526 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 125,352 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 117,424 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 117,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 109,082 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 109,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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 22 Sep 2010 99,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

dust covers split on offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 21 Sep 2010 98,967 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

dust covers split on offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,550 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 85,550 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 71,516 miles

advise slight wear in steering column

Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,173 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,104 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 34,288 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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Y81 ONW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y81 ONW, 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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Y81 ONW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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