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Y998 DKS

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,331 mi
Last recorded119,331 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 DKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 119,331 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror insecure

offside rear brake caliper touching wheel rim

offside rear suspension unit weeping fluid

Fail 6 Aug 2013 119,227 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror insecure

offside rear brake caliper touching wheel rim

offside rear suspension unit weeping fluid

Pass 8 Aug 2012 115,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2012 115,018 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear suspension spheres corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Rear suspension pipe badly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 108,973 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf shock absorber slight leak

osr number plate bulb dim

Fail 8 Aug 2011 108,627 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf shock absorber slight leak

osr number plate bulb dim

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,700 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 99,700 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2009 92,629 miles

1) o/s number plate light dim 2) n/s mirror head damaged 3) o/s front tyre sidewall damaged 4) slight wear in o/s steering 5) tyres 195 65 15 6) underbody and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2009 91,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

1) n/s front tyre sidewqall damaged 2) tyres 195 65 15

3) o/s park brake efficiency very low

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror damaged slightly.

nearside rear suspension damp.

offside front suspension damp

offside rear brake back plate missing.

under tray fitted at time of test.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 83,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

nearside door mirror damaged slightly.

nearside rear suspension damp.

offside front suspension damp

offside rear brake back plate missing.

under tray fitted at time of test.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 73,731 miles

unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted †offside and nearside front suspension legs weeping fluid †slight bind from offside front brake †nearside front tyre near limit of wear

Pass 9 May 2006 62,386 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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Y998 DKS is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y998 DKS, 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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Y998 DKS is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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