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YC02 OCV

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,552 mi
Last recorded137,552 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 OCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 137,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 18 Aug 2016 129,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 122,022 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 114,632 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 98,499 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,010 miles

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

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

front brake disc's slightly corroded

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,226 miles

both front brake discs corroded slightly on inner surfaces

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,933 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 64,354 miles

diesel emissions on limit

Fail 16 May 2008 64,354 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

diesel emissions on limit

Pass 24 May 2007 54,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2006 45,116 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 45,116 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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 OCV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

YC02 OCV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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