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Y978 MDM

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,881 mi
Last recorded112,881 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 MDM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 112,881 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 106,190 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)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 106,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted OK (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted OK (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,063 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,942 miles

s;ight play in n/s/f suspension joints

Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 76,648 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2012 76,648 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2011 64,160 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,582 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,458 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear indicators and both repeaters discoloured advise replace bulbs imediately

rear tyres worn

Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,422 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,922 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y978 MDM is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y978 MDM, 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 Y978 MDM registered?

Y978 MDM is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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