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Y978 NHC

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,964 mi
Last recorded90,964 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 NHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 90,964 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 90,945 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,303 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 82,300 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,441 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 80,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,081 miles

Both side flasher repeaters faded

Crack in windscreen nearside lower

Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,081 miles

Both side flasher repeaters faded

Crack in windscreen nearside lower

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,251 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,590 miles

Front brake pads low, unable to fully inspect

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2012 70,155 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,790 miles

undertray & side covers fitted

w/screen chipped

Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,790 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertray & side covers fitted

w/screen chipped

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,922 miles

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

difficult to see rear outer brake pads without dismantling

front registration plate slightly loose

parking brake lever travel long

Fail 18 Jun 2010 58,922 miles

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

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

difficult to see rear outer brake pads without dismantling

front registration plate slightly loose

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,045 miles

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

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

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

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)

front no plate slightly loose

large undertray fitted

o/s h/lamp aim on lower limit

Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,938 miles

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

front no plate loose

large undertray fitted

n/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,924 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,043 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wing damaged

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted, large undertray fitted, eng cover fitted

washer bottle filler cap missing

wipers poor

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 NHC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y978 NHC, 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 NHC registered?

Y978 NHC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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