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RF02 YDC

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,700 mi
Last recorded83,700 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 YDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2010 83,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,700 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 77,787 miles

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

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

brake pads not checked

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,787 miles

brake pads not checked

Pass 30 May 2009 76,922 miles

off side rear suspension squeaking

Fail 23 May 2009 76,771 miles

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

off side rear suspension squeaking

Pass 12 May 2008 68,264 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on shoulders

o/s/r tyre wearing low shoulders, slight perished outer sidewall

Fail 12 May 2007 59,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2007 59,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 49,756 miles

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

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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RF02 YDC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RF02 YDC, 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 RF02 YDC registered?

RF02 YDC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is RF02 YDC safe to buy?

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