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PY51 JVO

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,996 mi
Last recorded202,996 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 JVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 202,996 miles

205 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Handbrake (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 190,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 180,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 171,685 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 162,215 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 154,473 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 144,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 134,227 miles

O/S/F/STEERING RACK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 23 Feb 2009 124,389 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 124,380 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 114,616 miles

O/S/F/ STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 23 Feb 2008 114,616 miles

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

O/S/F/ STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 24 Feb 2007 102,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 92,745 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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PY51 JVO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PY51 JVO, 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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PY51 JVO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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