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Y945 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

222,875 mi
Last recorded222,875 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY945 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 222,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear suspension radius arm bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not affecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Apr 2016 214,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Fail 25 Apr 2016 214,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2015 206,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

exhaust rear box

noise on engine

Fail 20 Apr 2015 206,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

exhaust rear box

noise on engine

Pass 28 Apr 2014 195,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2014 195,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2013 185,624 miles

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

number plate light lens missing

tailgate gas struts weak in operation

Fail 24 Apr 2013 185,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

number plate light lens missing

tailgate gas struts weak in operation

Pass 27 Apr 2012 172,144 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 172,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust rear box

rear pads worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 160,149 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 160,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 143,947 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/f lower arm rear bush soft

Pass 31 Mar 2009 125,240 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 125,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

knock on n/s/f suspension

Pass 29 Apr 2008 105,845 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 83,642 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 52,402 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 52,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y945 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y945 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.

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Y945 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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