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Y93 YOT

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,133 mi
Last recorded135,133 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 YOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 135,133 miles

clutch and brske pedal anti slip pads worn

damage to o/s/f wheel outer rim

dampness to o/s/f suspension strut

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar links have play

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts slow retracting

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

some binding to n/s/f and o/s/f wheels when rotated

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 28 May 2012 135,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

clutch and brske pedal anti slip pads worn

damage to o/s/f wheel outer rim

dampness to o/s/f suspension strut

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar links have play

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts slow retracting

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

some binding to n/s/f and o/s/f wheels when rotated

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 10 Jun 2011 123,875 miles

engine under tray loose at front

n/s number plate lamp loose

oil leak

slight play in n/s track rod end

some corosion to exhaust system

some play in o/s/f anti rollbar link

Fail 10 Jun 2011 123,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine under tray loose at front

n/s number plate lamp loose

oil leak

slight play in n/s track rod end

some corosion to exhaust system

some play in o/s/f anti rollbar link

Pass 14 Jun 2010 111,463 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 97,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid level low front brake pads low

corosion to exhaust system

slight binding to n/s/f and n/s/r wheeks when turning

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 11 Jun 2009 97,499 miles

brake fluid level low front brake pads low

corosion to exhaust system

slight binding to n/s/f and n/s/r wheeks when turning

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 13 Jun 2008 83,940 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 83,940 miles

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

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

Oil level very low.

Slight leak at power steering resevoir.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 69,879 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 69,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2006 60,100 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 12 Jun 2006 60,100 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

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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Y93 YOT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 Y93 YOT, 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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Y93 YOT is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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