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Y975 DBD

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,203 mi
Last recorded113,203 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 DBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 113,203 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 113,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 109,137 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 109,131 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 109,018 miles

rear trailing arms corroded

exhaust rear silencer outer casing loose

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 109,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 105,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

arch liners and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,463 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 96,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,899 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 65,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2010 57,611 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,684 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 52,679 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

misting of oil around power steering pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,784 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 47,657 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,398 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,273 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 38,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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Y975 DBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y975 DBD, 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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Y975 DBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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