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SL02 YGJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,668 mi
Last recorded118,668 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 YGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 118,668 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 118,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 113,236 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

front discs worn

Fail 8 Mar 2013 113,236 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

front discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 109,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 109,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering and susp slight // b.discs

Pass 9 Feb 2010 101,999 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,396 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 82,384 miles

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

nearside brake hose front not secure

Pass 9 Jan 2007 75,418 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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SL02 YGJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL02 YGJ, 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 SL02 YGJ registered?

SL02 YGJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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