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Y973 XGO

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,549 mi
Last recorded173,549 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 XGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 173,549 miles

NEARSIDE IMAGE POOR - BULB DETERIATED

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR FOG TELL TALE DIM

Pass 7 Jun 2012 165,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 152,926 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 139,388 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 128,439 miles

both front and near side rear suspension units have light covering of oil

Pass 14 Jun 2008 112,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 86,521 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Fail 8 Nov 2006 86,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 195/65/15H

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Pass 16 Nov 2005 72,588 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 72,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

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 XGO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGO, 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 Y973 XGO registered?

Y973 XGO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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