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MT02 YWS

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,136 mi
Last recorded101,136 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 YWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 101,136 miles

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

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

front discs worn

polution light on

service light on

sounds like a boost leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 88,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2009 88,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2008 84,455 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 77,964 miles

nearside number plate lens missing. †engine oil leak. †engine under tray missing †nerarside rear tyre ,center tread 2m

Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,965 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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MT02 YWS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MT02 YWS, 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 MT02 YWS registered?

MT02 YWS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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The MOT history for MT02 YWS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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