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RF51 YYU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,521 mi
Last recorded79,521 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 YYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 79,521 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 79,521 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 71,004 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 59,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,252 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,089 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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RF51 YYU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RF51 YYU, 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

How do I check the history of RF51 YYU?

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What year was RF51 YYU registered?

RF51 YYU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is RF51 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 YYU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF51 YYU have outstanding finance?

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