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Y963 GSF

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Lpg 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,601 mi
Last recorded162,601 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 GSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 162,601 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 162,535 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 155,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 154,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 143,172 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear brake discs in VERY poor condition.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 142,855 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear brake discs in VERY poor condition.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 130,152 miles

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

exhaust shield broken away at rear

Fail 9 Jul 2010 130,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust shield broken away at rear

Pass 7 Aug 2009 120,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 107,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 88,064 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 88,064 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 73,799 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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Y963 GSF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y963 GSF, 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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Y963 GSF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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