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Y929 BOT

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,257 mi
Last recorded87,257 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 BOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 87,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative will not turn off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,874 miles

Front suspension struts slightly damp

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,304 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front damp around top of suspension strut

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,668 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 79,668 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,580 miles

damp at top of offside front susupension strut

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil on front under tray

wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,317 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 72,317 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front struts damp

fluid on offside front inner wing

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

power steering pipe damp from pump

rear suspension unit damp

Fail 10 Apr 2013 69,584 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front struts damp

fluid on offside front inner wing

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

power steering pipe damp from pump

rear suspension unit damp

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,688 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,107 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,618 miles

Green hydraulic suspension fluid leaking slightly from around 3 pipes at the offside rear conrer of the front sub frame. Recommend this is clean off and rechecked for leaks.

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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,040 miles

appears to be hydraulic fluid on underside of under tray offside front, no sign of a leak. recommend further investigation

both front suspension struts damp

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,469 miles

cover sills fitted stone chip to windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,338 miles

os & ns rear brake discs corroded & pads low.front suspension legs damp.nsf track rod end grease boot split.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,816 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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Y929 BOT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y929 BOT, 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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Y929 BOT is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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