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Y973 NHC

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,246 mi
Last recorded127,246 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 NHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 127,246 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 127,182 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 122,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 122,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 118,527 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp possible earth issue (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,960 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 113,958 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 108,078 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,288 miles

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))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 104,286 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 102,901 miles

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 102,901 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,759 miles

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 101,759 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,595 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,281 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 90,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,426 miles

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 84,376 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,813 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,511 miles

suspension units have a slight misting of oil

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,158 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,804 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,117 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 38,044 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 38,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,407 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 36,407 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,417 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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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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