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Y891 DBD

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,915 mi
Last recorded103,915 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 DBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,915 miles

Drivers Seat Frame Slightly Loose / Worn --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & Rear Anti-Roll Bars Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Front Seatbelts Slow To Retract

N/S Side Repeater Pale

Oil Leaks

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp

Rear Brake Discs Corroding / Wearing

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 103,915 miles

Drivers Seat Frame Slightly Loose / Worn --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & Rear Anti-Roll Bars Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Front Seatbelts Slow To Retract

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Side Repeater Pale

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leaks

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp

Rear Brake Discs Corroding / Wearing

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,573 miles

Drivers Seat Frame Worn--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

N/S/F Wheel Rim Damaged / Distorted

O/S/F Seat Belt Slow To Retract

Oil Leaks

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp

Rear Brake Discs Corroding

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 98,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Drivers Seat Frame Worn--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

O/S/F Seatbelt Slow To Retract

Oil Leaks

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp

Rear Brake Hose Collars & Brake Discs Corroding

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers Smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,993 miles

Drivers Seat Base Worn--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Shock Absorber Slightly Damp

Oil Leaks

Power Steering Feed Pipes Slightly Damp

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Rear Exhaust Badly Corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 95,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drivers Seat Base Worn--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Shock Absorber Slightly Damp

Oil Leaks

Power Steering Feed Pipes Slightly Damp

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Rear Exhaust Badly Corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,990 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges--N/S Close To Legal Limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil Leaks

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Stone-Chip In Windscreen Zone B

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2012 92,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges--N/S Close To Legal Limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil Leaks

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Stone-Chip In Windscreen Zone B

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine upper & lower covers fitted limited view.

front discs worn & corroded.

knock & rack in steering rack.

n/s/front wheel distorted.

plastic trims on outer sills.

rear brake balance poor.

rear brake discs worn & corroded.

rear exhaust joint badly corroded.

signs of oil around turbo inter cooler.

temp fuel cap fitted.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 90,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine upper & lower covers fitted limited view.

front brake discs worn & corroded & pads low recomend attention.

front discs worn & corroded.

knock & rack in steering rack.

n/s/front wheel distorted.

plastic trims on outer sills.

rear brake balance poor.

rear brake discs worn & corroded.

rear exhaust joint badly corroded.

signs of oil around turbo inter cooler.

temp fuel cap fitted.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 87,028 miles

Front Brake Pads Seem Low

Front Wipers Smearing

N/S/F Shock Absorber Damp

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Plastic Trims Covering Sills --Limited View

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroding

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Upper & Lower Engine Covers Fitted--Limited View

Pass 1 Jun 2010 87,028 miles

Front Brake Pads Seem Low

Front Wipers Smearing

N/S/F Shock Absorber Damp

Plastic Trims Covering Sills --Limited View

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroding

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Upper & Lower Engine Covers Fitted--Limited View

Fail 15 Apr 2009 83,060 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres worn on outer edge

noise from drive belt area

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,060 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres worn on outer edge

noise from drive belt area

Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,590 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both floor pan covered with plastic trays limiting veiw.

both outer sills covered with plastic trims.

engine under tray fitted limited veiw of steering.

o/s/rear tyre getting close to legal limit.

small stone chips in wind screen.

Fail 24 Apr 2008 76,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

1 of 4 rear side lamps not working (o/side).

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both floor pan covered with plastic trays limiting veiw.

both outer sills covered with plastic trims.

engine under tray fitted limited veiw of steering.

front brake pads seem low.

o/s/rear tyre getting close to legal limit.

small stone chips in wind screen.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,374 miles

Both Rear Tyres Getting Close To Legal Limit

Heavy Engine Noise

One High Level Brake Lamp Bulb Not Working

Rear Brakes Binding Slightly

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroding

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under Body Trays Fitted --Limited View Of Steering,Suspension And Brake Pipes

Fail 14 Feb 2007 69,374 miles

Both Rear Tyres Getting Close To Legal Limit

Heavy Engine Noise

One High Level Brake Lamp Bulb Not Working

Rear Brakes Binding Slightly

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroding

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under Body Trays Fitted --Limited View Of Steering,Suspension And Brake Pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2006 63,784 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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Y891 DBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y891 DBD, 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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Y891 DBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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