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VN02 YSB

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,579 mi
Last recorded49,579 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,579 miles

fluid leak o/s/f

front and rear discs corroded

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Fail 30 Jul 2011 49,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

fluid leak o/s/f

front and rear discs corroded

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,793 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,947 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,995 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 YSB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSB, 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 VN02 YSB registered?

VN02 YSB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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