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YIL 2170

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,510 mi
Last recorded163,510 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 2170
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 163,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 155,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 148,067 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 143,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 142,589 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 139,199 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 136,419 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 136,419 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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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YIL 2170 is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YIL 2170, 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 YIL 2170 registered?

YIL 2170 is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is YIL 2170 safe to buy?

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