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Y976 PHR

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,220 mi
Last recorded95,220 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 PHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 95,220 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 90,922 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 90,730 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,278 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,195 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,893 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 87,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,590 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 86,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,744 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 84,744 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,914 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 82,914 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,585 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 80,585 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,930 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 77,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,926 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,034 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,304 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 61,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 56,428 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,262 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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Y976 PHR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y976 PHR, 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 Y976 PHR registered?

Y976 PHR is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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