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YB51 OTJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,968 mi
Last recorded118,968 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 OTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 118,968 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 116,355 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 112,424 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 112,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 107,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,072 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 102,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 20 Dec 2012 95,175 miles

noise on engine

Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,659 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 80,264 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,639 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,044 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,922 miles

advise fluid leak offside front unable to find leak due to under trays ,suspect suspention fluid leak

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,451 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 36,843 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 36,843 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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YB51 OTJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YB51 OTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB51 OTJ registered?

YB51 OTJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YB51 OTJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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