MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
nearside front tyre outer shoulder wearing smooth
rear reg plate slightly deteriorated
wheel studs not checked, trims fitted
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
n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge/ both rear tyres close to legal limit/ noise on n/s/r wheel / hub/
front shocks damp....
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?
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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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