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Y98 DVV

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,005 mi
Last recorded137,005 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 DVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 137,005 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked 195/65R15

Offside Rear tyre cracked 195/65R15

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

drivers seat has movement in base but not excessive

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2017 136,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe joint loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cracks showing cords 195/65R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked 195/65R15

Offside Rear tyre cracked 195/65R15

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

drivers seat has movement in base but not excessive

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2016 135,799 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 135,799 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 133,878 miles

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

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

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

backbox outer skin peeling away and has a minor leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 33,812 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

backbox outer skin peeling away and has a minor leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 130,058 miles

Both front suspension units have misting of oil

Front brake application slightly uneven

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 129,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front suspension units have misting of oil

Front brake application slightly uneven

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 127,314 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight weep on nearside rear suspension unit.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 127,314 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight weep on nearside rear suspension unit.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 123,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,841 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 59,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,144 miles

nearside front tyre outer shoulder wearing smooth

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

wheel studs not checked, trims fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2009 54,144 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer shoulder wearing smooth

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

wheel studs not checked, trims fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,589 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,425 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge/ both rear tyres close to legal limit/ noise on n/s/r wheel / hub/

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,244 miles

front shocks damp....

Pass 5 Jul 2005 25,257 miles

O/S/F N/S/F N/S/R TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT/ SLIGHT DAMPNESS ARROUND FRONT STRUTS

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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Y98 DVV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y98 DVV, 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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Y98 DVV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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