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RK02 YTY

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,365 mi
Last recorded140,365 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 YTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 140,365 miles

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

(1.1.2b)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating, it appears the bulb will soon require renewal.

(1.1.2b)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating, it appears the bulb will soon require renewal.

(1.7.4b)The nearside driving dipped beam colour might not fully comply with the road traffic regulations,it appears that the wrong type of bulb might be fitted?

(1.7.4b)The offside driving dipped beam colour might not fully comply with the road traffic regulations,it appears that the wrong type of bulb might be fitted?

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism when rocked side to side has free movement/wear present which is less than 013mm, but is ready for a repair service now.

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is noisy under load when tested,see also section 4.

(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is noisy under load when tested,see also section 4.

(2.7.3)The nearside front suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present,it appears the damper will soon require renewal.

(2.7.3)The offside front suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present,it appears the damper will soon require renewal.

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a slight leak

(3.6B.4c)The offside front brake hose is slightly misaligned (twisted), it appears the hose requires re-adjusting.

(3.7.7)The offside front parking brake performace results recorded are 52% lower in operation than the nearside front,it appears the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(4.0)The spare tyre is deflated

(4.1D.1b)The nearside front tyre shoulder(s) are wearing unevenly,see also sections (2.2A.1b)and(2.2B.1f)

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust flange to centre pipe has no securing device fitted.

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust flange to centre pipe has a slight leak.The exhaust is ready for a professional repair now.

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2011 140,365 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

(1.1.2b)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating, it appears the bulb will soon require renewal.

(1.1.2b)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating, it appears the bulb will soon require renewal.

(1.7.4b)The nearside driving dipped beam colour might not fully comply with the road traffic regulations,it appears that the wrong type of bulb might be fitted?

(1.7.4b)The offside driving dipped beam colour might not fully comply with the road traffic regulations,it appears that the wrong type of bulb might be fitted?

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism when rocked side to side has free movement/wear present which is less than 013mm, but is ready for a repair service now.

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is noisy under load when tested,see also section 4.

(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is noisy under load when tested,see also section 4.

(2.7.3)The nearside front suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present,it appears the damper will soon require renewal.

(2.7.3)The offside front suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present,it appears the damper will soon require renewal.

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a slight leak

(3.6B.4c)The offside front brake hose is slightly misaligned (twisted), it appears the hose requires re-adjusting.

(3.7.7)The offside front parking brake performace results recorded are 52% lower in operation than the nearside front,it appears the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(4.0)The spare tyre is deflated

(4.1D.1b)The nearside front tyre shoulder(s) are wearing unevenly,see also sections (2.2A.1b)and(2.2B.1f)

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust flange to centre pipe has no securing device fitted.

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust flange to centre pipe has a slight leak.The exhaust is ready for a professional repair now.

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2010 134,797 miles

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism has slight free play present when rocked side to side, and is slightly noisy in operation when rocked indicating slight wear present

(2.7.3)The nearside front suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.7.3)The offside front suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever working travel is close to the end.It appears that service/repair is required

(3.6B.1)(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipes are covered by a protective floor panel cover,which is preventing an inspection

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted preventing an inspection of the securing devices

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside outer lower sills have protective covers fitted preventing an inspection.

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer to flange as far as can be seen has been welded together,however there is a slight leak and a clamp is missing

ADDITIONAL ITEMS AT MOT RETEST

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST, FUEL AND EMISSIONS

The offside and the nearside floor panels have protective covers fitted preventing an inspection of the floor

Fail 2 Aug 2010 134,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism has slight free play present when rocked side to side, and is slightly noisy in operation when rocked indicating slight wear present

(2.7.3)The nearside front suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.7.3)The offside front suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(3.6B.1)(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipes are covered by a protective floor panel cover,which is preventing an inspection

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted preventing an inspection of the securing devices

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside outer lower sills have protective covers fitted preventing an inspection.

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

The offside and the nearside floor panels have protective covers fitted preventing an inspection of the floor

Pass 3 Aug 2009 129,406 miles

(1.3.2a)One of five high level stop lamps are inoperative

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism when slightly rocked side to side indicates that a steering joint has slight wear present

(2.7.3)The nearside front suspension shock absorber has a slight misting of oil present

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifferent throughout their operating range

Fail 1 Aug 2009 129,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

(1.3.2a)One of five high level stop lamps are inoperative

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism when slightly rocked side to side indicates that a steering joint has slight wear present

(2.7.3)The nearside front suspension shock absorber has a slight misting of oil present

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifferent throughout their operating range

Pass 2 Aug 2008 123,707 miles

(1.2)when the engine is running there is a fault with the vehicle electrics causing the headlamp to flicker,recommend service

(1.2.4a)the offside front driving dipped beam headlamp has been seen to illuminate when ignition switched off,when igntion switched on the lamp goes out

(1.6B1.2,4)the nearside front driving dipped beam headlamp verticl alignment is to the right 0% tolerance

(2.2A.1b)the steering mechanism is noisy when roacked indicating that some part of the system is becoming worn.

(2.2D.1d)the offside steering rack gaitor when expanded is soiled and contaminated with fluid,the colour is difficult to establish as to the origin,recommend further investigations be carried out

(3.5.1h)the nearside front inner brake disc face has slight pitting around the circumference.The offside inner face and nearside inner face have slight wear present

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifference throughout the operating range

(4.1C.1b)the nearside rear tyre around the circumference is starting to tear,recommend changing the tyre

(5.1B.5b)the offside front seat belt requires some manual help when retracting

(6.1.4)the nearside rear lower outer wheel arch and door has slight accident damage present

Fail 31 Jul 2008 123,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

(1.2)when the engine is running there is a fault with the vehicle electrics causing the headlamp to flicker,recommend service

(1.2.4a)the offside front driving dipped beam headlamp has been seen to illuminate when ignition switched off,when igntion switched on the lamp goes out

(1.6B1.2,4)the nearside front driving dipped beam headlamp verticl alignment is to the right 0% tolerance

(2.2A.1b)the steering mechanism is noisy when roacked indicating that some part of the system is becoming worn.

(2.2D.1d)the offside steering rack gaitor when expanded is soiled and contaminated with fluid,the colour is difficult to establish as to the origin,recommend further investigations be carried out

(3.5.1h)the nearside front inner brake disc face has slight pitting around the circumference.The offside inner face and nearside inner face have slight wear present

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifference throughout the operating range

(4.1C.1b)the nearside rear tyre around the circumference is starting to tear,recommend changing the tyre

(5.1B.5b)the offside front seat belt requires some manual help when retracting

(6.1.4)the nearside rear lower outer wheel arch and door has slight accident damage present

Pass 1 Aug 2007 118,980 miles

(2.3.1b)evidence of oil around steering rack assembly indicating a possible leakage,recommend further investigations to be carried out

(2.7.3)nearside and offside front shock absorbers light misting of oil present

(3.1.6B)the parking brake lever indicates that service adjustments are required

(3.7A.5C)the rear service brakes rate of increase approximately 040Kgf,recommend servicing brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2006 115,289 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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RK02 YTY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol 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 RK02 YTY, 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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RK02 YTY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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