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Y987 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,037 mi
Last recorded74,037 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,037 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2008 74,037 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 64,341 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 64,311 miles

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,028 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 48,740 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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Y987 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y987 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 Y987 SBD?

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What year was Y987 SBD registered?

Y987 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y987 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 SBD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y987 SBD have outstanding finance?

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