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Y958 GPT

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,566 mi
Last recorded197,566 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 GPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 197,566 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

all underside slight corroded

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

exhaust hanger snaped rear but still secure

oil leak

suspension pipes slight corroded all

very light sweat all suspension units

Fail 12 Jul 2016 197,566 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

all underside slight corroded

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

exhaust hanger snaped rear but still secure

oil leak

suspension pipes slight corroded all

very light sweat all suspension units

Pass 22 Jun 2015 190,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 190,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 184,351 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 184,345 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 177,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2012 164,124 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2011 157,576 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 149,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 149,995 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 140,272 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 140,272 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2007 128,639 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2006 119,157 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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Y958 GPT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y958 GPT, 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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Y958 GPT is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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