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Y965 GSF

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,233 mi
Last recorded110,233 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 GSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 110,233 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust leak

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 105,504 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 101,388 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 101,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,655 miles

Oil leak

ecu light illuminated

light misting of oil around nearside front shock absorber

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 86,503 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight weep on nearside suspension unit

Fail 1 Oct 2010 74,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight weep on nearside suspension unit

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,893 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 67,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,819 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,246 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 47,527 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

oil leak

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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Y965 GSF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y965 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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What year was Y965 GSF registered?

Y965 GSF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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