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127,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp possible earth issue (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge and starting to perish/crack 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at joiner (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge and starting to perish/crack 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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 at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions just made limit
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions just made limit
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions just made limit
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Emissions just made limit
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
both front fluid suspension legs have slight misting of oil
Engine oil low added 1.5 lts for emissions test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Engine oil low added 1.5 lts for emissions test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
suspension units have a slight misting of oil
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Y973 NHC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 Y973 NHC, 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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Y973 NHC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2001.
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