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HG51 YBP

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,512 mi
Last recorded123,512 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 YBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 123,512 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 119,152 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 119,147 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 27 Jan 2014 114,885 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 114,885 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 110,575 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 110,575 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 108,022 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

engine undertray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 108,022 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

engine undertray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 104,871 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs worn

n/s/f brake cooling duct missing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 100,872 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

engine undertray fitted

front tyre depths getting low

offside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2009 96,073 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2008 82,566 miles

engine undertray fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2008 82,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr fog lamp n/w

Pass 12 Feb 2007 70,495 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 55,827 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 55,827 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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HG51 YBP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HG51 YBP, 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 HG51 YBP registered?

HG51 YBP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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The MOT history for HG51 YBP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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