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NY51 BYC

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,866 mi
Last recorded98,866 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 BYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 98,866 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 94,159 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 94,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 89,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,200 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 84,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,255 miles

Both front suspension struts have slight oil leak.

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,255 miles

Both front suspension struts have slight oil leak.

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2010 78,174 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 68,639 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,682 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension legs have slight misting of oil

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,360 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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NY51 BYC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NY51 BYC, 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 NY51 BYC registered?

NY51 BYC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is NY51 BYC safe to buy?

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