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Y978 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,676 mi
Last recorded58,676 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,676 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,440 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L ON

Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,405 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leaks from suspension and steering pipes

Fail 30 Sep 2011 47,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leaks from suspension and steering pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managment on

front discs and pads worn and corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,774 miles

engine managment light on

oil leak on top of engine

Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine managment light on

oil leak on top of engine

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,727 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,575 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,180 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 22,512 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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Y978 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SBD, 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 SBD registered?

Y978 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y978 SBD safe to buy?

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