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SD02 YCS

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,155 mi
Last recorded118,155 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 YCS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,155 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 118,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 104,843 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 104,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,443 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 98,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 98,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

could not see all brake pipes properly due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 31 May 2007 88,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 73,418 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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SD02 YCS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD02 YCS, 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 SD02 YCS registered?

SD02 YCS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is SD02 YCS safe to buy?

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