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Y933 GNL

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,034 mi
Last recorded169,034 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 GNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 169,034 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 169,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 158,162 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

rear accumulator damp around pipes+front suspension pipes around pump damp

Fail 2 Jul 2008 158,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

rear accumulator damp around pipes+front suspension pipes around pump damp

Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,647 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 133,993 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 133,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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Y933 GNL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y933 GNL, 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 Y933 GNL registered?

Y933 GNL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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