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OE51 YHG

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,470 mi
Last recorded66,470 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 YHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,470 miles

o/s/r shock weep,slight exhaust blow,front brake pads low & discs worn.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 66,470 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r shock weep,slight exhaust blow,front brake pads low & discs worn.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,359 miles

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

both no plates discoloured,o/s/r tyre splitting inner sidewall.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 60,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both no plates discoloured,o/s/r tyre splitting inner sidewall.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,591 miles

no plates discoloured,oil leak,o/s/r suspension weep.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 50,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

no plates discoloured,oil leak,o/s/r suspension weep.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,732 miles

slight weep o/s/r shock,both no plates discoloured,oil low.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,704 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,326 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,265 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,196 miles

osr suspension unit damp posible leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,561 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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OE51 YHG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE51 YHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE51 YHG registered?

OE51 YHG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

Is OE51 YHG safe to buy?

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