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DV02 YFL

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

190,985 mi
Last recorded190,985 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 YFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 190,985 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 187,810 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 187,795 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 183,847 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 180,134 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 180,124 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 177,124 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 177,062 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 166,893 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 156,922 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 156,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 144,355 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 132,443 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 120,889 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 110,512 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 102,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,204 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 69,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 60,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,557 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 31,428 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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DV02 YFL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DV02 YFL, 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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DV02 YFL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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