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Y98 GHJ

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,380 mi
Last recorded128,380 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 GHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 128,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 123,604 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 115,423 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 115,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 106,893 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 8 Dec 2012 106,893 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Dec 2011 98,516 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 92,613 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 92,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2009 88,185 miles

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

engine check light on

Fail 29 Nov 2009 88,185 miles

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 1 Dec 2008 84,309 miles

engine check light on

Fail 30 Nov 2008 84,298 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine check light on

Pass 3 Dec 2007 80,185 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dash - engine warning

Fail 30 Nov 2007 80,145 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL JUST ABOVE MINIMUM MARK.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 80,129 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,332 miles

damage to nearside front alloy wheel rim

nearside front sill damaged and trim missing †

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2+mm

pin hole in nearside front outer cv boot

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 GHJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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