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Y965 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,077 mi
Last recorded113,077 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,077 miles

handbrake lever travel becoming long

inner rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 10 Apr 2012 113,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

handbrake lever travel becoming long

inner rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2011 102,192 miles

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

alternator belt starting to deteriorate

engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 5 Apr 2011 102,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

alternator belt starting to deteriorate

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 83,887 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,269 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 76,269 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,896 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 68,895 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,385 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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Y965 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y965 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y965 SBD?

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What year was Y965 SBD registered?

Y965 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y965 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y965 SBD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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