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Y968 PRE

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,651 mi
Last recorded65,651 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 PRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2022 65,651 miles

Emissions not tested due to cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2019 65,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside revising light not working

Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,861 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 52,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,199 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 49,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,158 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 46,158 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,147 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,935 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 35,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,922 miles

light misting of oil on n/s/r suspension leg

n/s/wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,040 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,068 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,300 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,926 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,190 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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Y968 PRE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y968 PRE, 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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Y968 PRE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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