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RF02 YFT

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,921 mi
Last recorded126,921 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 YFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 126,921 miles

Front Brake Disc Rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake Disc Rusty

Fail 3 May 2022 126,921 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Disc Rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake Disc Rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2021 126,916 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 126,916 miles

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 124,973 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 120,638 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 120,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 118,040 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 118,039 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

under trays loose

Pass 25 Jan 2016 100,360 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,777 miles

orange indicator bulbs rather faded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 92,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 81,821 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,821 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 70,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,464 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 61,606 miles

slight rear brake inbalance

Fail 6 Jan 2010 56,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 56,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,104 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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RF02 YFT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YFT, 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 YFT registered?

RF02 YFT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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