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YB51 TZE

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

204,229 mi
Last recorded204,229 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 TZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 204,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 190,323 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 154,737 miles

Both rear brakes slightly noisy opperation

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 15 May 2013 139,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 128,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 122,950 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 117,801 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 113,110 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 109,909 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 109,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 101,495 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 101,495 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 92,454 miles

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

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 TZE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TZE, 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 YB51 TZE registered?

YB51 TZE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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