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Y988 SRD

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,628 mi
Last recorded142,628 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 SRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 142,628 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 134,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 125,436 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,647 miles

very slight play in track rod end knocking noise comming from steering column on being tested

Pass 10 Mar 2011 118,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 118,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 110,266 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 100,730 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,730 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 92,625 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 71,927 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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Y988 SRD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 Y988 SRD, 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 Y988 SRD registered?

Y988 SRD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y988 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 SRD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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