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YC02 YRZ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,171 mi
Last recorded122,171 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 YRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 122,171 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 122,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 120,432 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 114,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 112,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating between treads (cracking)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating between treads (cracking)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 112,847 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating between treads (cracking)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating between treads (cracking)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 111,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating between treads

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating between treads

Pass 8 Dec 2015 109,475 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating between treads

Front slight play in steering rack

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 109,475 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking Broken (2.4.D.2)

Both rear tyres deteriorating between treads

Front slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,751 miles

offside front wheel arch liner missing exposing hydraulic pipes

Fail 18 Dec 2014 103,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

offside front wheel arch liner missing exposing hydraulic pipes

Pass 4 Dec 2013 96,809 miles

Advise offside front seat belt retracting mechanism poor

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 96,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Advise offside front seat belt retracting mechanism poor

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

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

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

Pass 26 Dec 2012 94,262 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine mounting bush is getting slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,729 miles

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

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

front seatbelt's slow to recoil

Fail 16 Dec 2011 84,727 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

body damage n/s front

front seatbelt's slow to recoil

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,596 miles

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

blades slightly worn

Fail 23 Nov 2010 64,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

blades slightly worn

rear wiper blades u/s

seat belts slow to recoil

slight binding on o/s/f wheel

slight dampness on front shocks

washer pump wired incorrectly

Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,229 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 64,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 front has slight brake bind

Offside front seat belt slow to retract - possible twisted belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,174 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 61,078 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on dash

Fail 14 Jun 2008 58,102 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2007 54,772 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 54,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake pads appear worn

Pass 1 Jul 2006 52,228 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 52,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

top engine cover insecure

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 YRZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRZ, 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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YC02 YRZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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