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YB02 VFC

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,205 mi
Last recorded160,205 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2012 160,205 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 144,456 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 144,456 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 125,035 miles

N/S/R door not opening

N/S/R suspension unit slight leak

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 125,035 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R door not opening

N/S/R suspension unit slight leak

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

Pass 8 May 2009 104,680 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 104,441 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2008 92,834 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 92,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 79,026 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 64,810 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 50,996 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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YB02 VFC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VFC, 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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YB02 VFC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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