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Y97 PBE

2001 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,749 mi
Last recorded142,749 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 PBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2009 142,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 142,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 123,796 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 123,539 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear fluid suspension unit slightly leaking

slight dampness around front suspension units when in high setting

Pass 5 Jul 2007 100,197 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 73,130 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

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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Y97 PBE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y97 PBE, 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 Y97 PBE registered?

Y97 PBE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y97 PBE safe to buy?

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