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YC02 OBY

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,386 mi
Last recorded74,386 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 OBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,386 miles

damp @ o/s/r suspension unit/shocker

n/s/f strut/suspensin unit damp

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

oil leaks @ engine

tailgate bent

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,093 miles

exhaust rear outter cover insecure

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,752 miles

n/s/f suspension unit damp

o/s & n/s/r discs corroded inner faces

o/s/r suspension unit weeping

Fail 10 Apr 2013 65,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f suspension unit damp

o/s & n/s/r discs corroded inner faces

o/s/r suspension unit weeping

Pass 2 May 2012 60,768 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 60,691 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,359 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r door won't open

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,886 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 49,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,467 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,712 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,828 miles

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

o/s/f wiper in †poor condition

temp sender faulty

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,160 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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YC02 OBY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC02 OBY, 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 YC02 OBY registered?

YC02 OBY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is YC02 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC02 OBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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