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AF02 DYB

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,492 mi
Last recorded98,492 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 DYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Sep 2022 98,491 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive noise when revved up (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 80,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 80,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,237 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,963 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,798 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 42,798 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,304 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 39,195 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,673 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2014 37,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Grating noise at rear on service brake application more research advised

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

Rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2013 33,697 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 33,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Noise from rear brakes

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,728 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 30,728 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,450 miles

All tres perrishing

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F Tyre has small cut in centre of tread

O/S/R door won't open

Fail 14 Mar 2011 27,440 miles

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

All tres perrishing

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F Tyre has small cut in centre of tread

O/S/R door won't open

Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,685 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,458 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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AF02 DYB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 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 AF02 DYB, 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 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF02 DYB registered?

AF02 DYB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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