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Y892 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,037 mi
Last recorded126,037 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY892 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 126,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

minor scorring to windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2013 126,037 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor scorring to windscreen

Pass 21 May 2012 107,492 miles

A pipe? seeping some fluid on offside friewall

Both rear struts starting to ooze a little fluid

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Number plates grim around edges

Slight play in steering column

Wipers smear a little

Fail 21 May 2012 107,492 miles

A pipe? seeping some fluid on offside friewall

Both rear struts starting to ooze a little fluid

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Number plates grim around edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in steering column

Wipers smear a little

Pass 3 May 2011 100,385 miles

Slight seep of fluid from nearside rear strut

Suspect fluid leak from pipework on offside front lower firewall

Pass 19 May 2010 91,854 miles

Slight seep of LHM from both rear suspension unit's spill return

Pass 12 May 2009 83,032 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 74,869 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 65,970 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 65,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 10 Mar 2006 54,396 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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Y892 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 Y892 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y892 SBD registered?

Y892 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y892 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y892 SBD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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