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Y886 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,128 mi
Last recorded154,128 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 154,128 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 144,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 144,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 137,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 128,144 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 116,098 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 102,327 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 102,299 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 88,275 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 88,156 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,473 miles

1) N/S and O/S front tyres very close to limit. † †2) O/S front lowere ball joint dust cover split.

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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Y886 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y886 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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Y886 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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