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Y997 YCF

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,758 mi
Last recorded76,758 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 YCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 76,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 11 Jul 2024 76,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Jul 2023 76,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 76,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 76,692 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,679 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,672 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Aug 2019 76,563 miles

front number plate marked

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,578 miles

could not fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,983 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Jun 2016 73,903 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,181 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,596 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,806 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,375 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,272 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 64,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,558 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,587 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,616 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 52,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,254 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 34,096 miles

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

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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Y997 YCF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y997 YCF, 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 Y997 YCF registered?

Y997 YCF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y997 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 YCF shows 24 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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