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YA02 LAE

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,729 mi
Last recorded152,729 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 LAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 152,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 144,374 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 144,374 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 136,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 136,411 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 132,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 132,114 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 126,680 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 121,095 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2011 121,095 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jun 2010 120,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 108,514 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 95,418 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 95,155 miles

front pads low

front tyres wearing on outer tread

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,090 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 70,602 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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YA02 LAE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA02 LAE, 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 YA02 LAE registered?

YA02 LAE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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