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YH02 OJA

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,096 mi
Last recorded146,096 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 OJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 146,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

under-tray's fitted obscuring some component's.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 146,086 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

under-tray's fitted obscuring some component's.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 143,897 miles

rear brake discs rusty

rear wiper blade split

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2016 143,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose pad cover insecure and fouling wheel (3.5.1j)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs rusty

rear wiper blade split

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 140,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 28 Mar 2015 140,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 3 Jun 2014 139,035 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Fail 31 May 2014 139,035 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 132,422 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 132,422 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 128,560 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 128,557 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 124,236 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 124,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 120,191 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 113,100 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 112,871 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 105,598 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 85,280 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 83,926 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YH02 OJA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YH02 OJA, 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 YH02 OJA registered?

YH02 OJA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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