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Y984 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,582 mi
Last recorded139,582 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 139,582 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 139,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 132,406 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 124,156 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,175 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 106,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,321 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 89,602 miles

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

n/s/f caliper signs of fluid no visible leak not contaminated yet

Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

n/s/f caliper signs of fluid no visible leak not contaminated yet

Pass 28 May 2010 76,314 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 76,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 51,696 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 51,612 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,151 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 45,150 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,741 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 35,931 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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Y984 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y984 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y984 SBD?

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What year was Y984 SBD registered?

Y984 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y984 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y984 SBD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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