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Y975 MFJ

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,700 mi
Last recorded106,700 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 MFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 106,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 101,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside sill panel

engine breather pipe broken

note/signs of mineral fluid underside/not able to fully inspect due to belly tray fitmant

oil level was very low/topped up

rear number plate bulb covers missing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 101,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside sill panel

engine breather pipe broken

note/signs of mineral fluid underside/not able to fully inspect due to belly tray fitmant

oil level was very low/topped up

rear number plate bulb covers missing

Fail 29 Oct 2011 93,704 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to front bumper

damage to nearside sill panel

note/engine breather pipe broken

note/oil level low

slight dampness to nearside front suspension strut

slight play to nearside front suspension drop link

Pass 29 Oct 2011 93,704 miles

note/oil level low

damage to front bumper

damage to nearside sill panel

note/engine breather pipe broken

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight dampness to nearside front suspension strut

slight play to nearside front suspension drop link

Pass 29 Oct 2010 84,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

body and paintwork damage

both rear suspension sphere operating arm gaitors split

nearside rear door lower trim missing

rear brake discs pitting and scored

slight damage to both front wheel rims

Fail 29 Oct 2010 84,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

body and paintwork damage

both rear suspension sphere operating arm gaitors split

nearside rear door lower trim missing

rear brake discs pitting and scored

slight damage to both front wheel rims

Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,039 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 59,137 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on outside edges on raised tread pattern****

dampness around nearside front suspension sphere

fluid around rear suspension accumerlator / no leak detected at time of test***

notes/trims to sills-undercar belly tray fitted

offside side repeator faded

split to offside wiper blade

top missing from suspension resevoir

Fail 24 Oct 2007 59,112 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Low level LDS.

slight LDS leak from rear suspension regulator.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 51,138 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 46,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 46,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 MFJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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