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AP02 YYV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,283 mi
Last recorded155,283 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 155,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple around engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 136,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 130,014 miles

nearside front hydraulic return pipe broken

Pass 20 Aug 2015 123,555 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 123,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely offside (3.7.B.6b)

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 118,623 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 118,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake discs wearing on inner surfaces.offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surfaces.nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 113,466 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 113,391 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 107,901 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,901 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 99,481 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 99,443 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 90,632 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 90,558 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 82,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pad warning wires not fixed

Pass 14 Aug 2008 72,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 58,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,924 miles

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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AP02 YYV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP02 YYV, 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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AP02 YYV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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