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YC02 PBV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,314 mi
Last recorded105,314 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 PBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 94,742 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,537 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,303 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,861 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,469 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 30,469 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,282 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,477 miles

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,986 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,561 miles

off side front brake slight binding

Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,697 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 PBV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

YC02 PBV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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