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Y969 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,019 mi
Last recorded107,019 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 107,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle emissions to clean

Fail 27 Mar 2018 107,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,753 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,776 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,900 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,204 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,059 miles

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

Oil leak

emmisions to clean to register

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,558 miles

Oil leak

imissions to clean to register

Pass 5 Mar 2011 82,236 miles

Front and rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,273 miles

coolant leaking from os of engine

Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,305 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 58,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,644 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,841 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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Y969 SBD 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 86.7%.

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 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 Y969 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.

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What year was Y969 SBD registered?

Y969 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y969 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y969 SBD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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