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YB02 GWD

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,157 mi
Last recorded173,157 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 GWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 173,157 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)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front seat belts slow to retract.

hand brake has free play evident.

head lamp washers inoperative.

off side front brake starting to bind.not showing on brake tester.

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Fail 24 Apr 2012 173,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front seat belts slow to retract.

hand brake has free play evident.

head lamp washers inoperative.

off side front brake starting to bind.not showing on brake tester.

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 13 Apr 2011 166,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 161,083 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 161,083 miles

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 151,652 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 151,652 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 145,825 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 134,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 119,819 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 119,819 miles

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

number plate light lenses missing.

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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YB02 GWD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 YB02 GWD, 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 YB02 GWD registered?

YB02 GWD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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