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MA02 YHZ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,383 mi
Last recorded197,383 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 YHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 197,383 miles

front handbrake outer cables splitting

oil leaks around engine

Fail 2 Feb 2018 197,383 miles

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

front handbrake outer cables splitting

oil leaks around engine

Pass 8 Feb 2017 197,016 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 196,591 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 196,591 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

noise from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2015 193,662 miles

front wipers begining to smudge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 177,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspesion feeling hard

Fail 5 Feb 2014 177,618 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspesion feeling hard

Pass 7 Mar 2013 165,791 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 151,343 miles

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

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

front discs are worn

h'light protectors are obscuring dip beam image

Pass 13 Mar 2012 151,343 miles

front discs are worn

h'light protectors are obscuring dip beam image

Pass 8 Mar 2011 127,344 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 121,596 miles

off side front inner door handle stiff but opens door at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2009 112,691 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 101,079 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 101,079 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 80,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 62,865 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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MA02 YHZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA02 YHZ, 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 MA02 YHZ registered?

MA02 YHZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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