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YG02 JSO

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,202 mi
Last recorded162,202 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 JSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 162,202 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 110,977 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 162,178 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

back exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 150,738 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 142,336 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 124,923 miles

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 5 May 2010 108,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs are pitted and slightly scored

Fail 1 May 2010 108,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 90,992 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 80,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 74,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 73,835 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 73,784 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,517 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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YG02 JSO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG02 JSO, 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 YG02 JSO registered?

YG02 JSO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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