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Y946 STF

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,265 mi
Last recorded145,265 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 STF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 145,265 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 145,265 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 115,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres tread depths wearing low on edges

slight seepage of suspension fluid at reservoir

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,061 miles

movement in both front upper suspension units

slight seepage of suspension fluid from reservoir.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 102,061 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

movement in both front upper suspension units

slight seepage of suspension fluid from reservoir.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,169 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to inspect brake pads fully

Pass 18 Apr 2012 92,776 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE PADS DUE TO WHEEL TRIMS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 90,895 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,373 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 85,127 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 85,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,272 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 76,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,094 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 68,094 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 59,965 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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Y946 STF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y946 STF, 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 Y946 STF registered?

Y946 STF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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