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YB02 JVZ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,331 mi
Last recorded168,331 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 JVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 168,331 miles

nearside rear lamp is damaged and can show white light to the rear

Fail 12 Jun 2015 168,331 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp is damaged and can show white light to the rear

Pass 12 May 2014 162,963 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 162,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 153,267 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 143,177 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 143,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 138,030 miles

rear spheres slightly damp

Pass 19 Feb 2010 131,539 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 121,679 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 121,679 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front stuts damp, n/s/r suspenion damp

Pass 25 Aug 2007 114,846 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 101,975 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 101,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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 JVZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

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

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