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Y932 DBD

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

132,899 mi
Last recorded132,899 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY932 DBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2011 132,899 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 132,899 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 115,919 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 115,919 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 100,984 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 100,984 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2010 83,850 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 83,778 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,539 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 72,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 56,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 51,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 43,332 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,332 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 35,751 miles

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,751 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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Y932 DBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y932 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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What year was Y932 DBD registered?

Y932 DBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y932 DBD shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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