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VN02 JYB

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,017 mi
Last recorded115,017 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 JYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 115,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-65-15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge and nail

Fail 8 Apr 2016 115,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-65-15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge and nail

Pass 23 Feb 2015 108,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 106,464 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 106,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 95,941 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 95,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 91,271 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 81,912 miles

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre tread wearing slightly on outer edge.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,912 miles

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre tread wearing slightly on outer edge.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,081 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 67,481 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 67,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 4,468 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 4,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,268 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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VN02 JYB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN02 JYB, 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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VN02 JYB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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