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Y877 PBJ

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

137,171 mi
Last recorded137,171 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY877 PBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 137,171 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ON EDGE PLUS X1 NAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 134,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 134,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 132,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 132,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 130,193 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 130,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 127,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 127,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 124,902 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 124,902 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 123,104 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 123,104 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 119,845 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 119,845 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 114,063 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 108,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

unable to view inner rear brake pads due to manufacturers design

Fail 8 Jan 2014 108,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

unable to view inner rear brake pads due to manufacturers design

Fail 7 Jan 2013 100,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear number plate starting to deteriate

suspension/power leak o/s front but unable to check due to manifactures design

tail exhaust outer skin deteriating

Pass 7 Jan 2013 100,424 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate

suspension/power leak o/s front but unable to check due to manifactures design

tail exhaust outer skin deteriating

Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,954 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers design

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade worn

o/s front wiper blade split on end

rear brake pads could not be viewed due to manufacturers design

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2011 80,380 miles

Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 80,380 miles

Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,846 miles

Full underside inspection could not be carried out due to underside body panals

Unable to fully access brake pad wear due to manufacturers design

Pass 12 Jan 2009 59,858 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 59,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,168 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 45,168 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 38,049 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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Y877 PBJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 Y877 PBJ, 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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Y877 PBJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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