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YJ02 ACX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,178 mi
Last recorded106,178 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 ACX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 106,178 miles

balljoints slight play-stering arms slight plaY-

Fail 30 Sep 2013 106,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

balljoints slight play-stering arms slight plaY-

Pass 12 Oct 2012 103,064 miles

rear pads wearing low rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play from front links d bushes and wishbone bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2011 99,907 miles

coverec under vehicle

exhaust starting to corrode

oil leak on engine an gear box

outer sills covered

rear tyres worn edges an clise to lowest limit

Fail 17 Oct 2011 99,902 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coverec under vehicle

exhaust starting to corrode

oil leak on engine an gear box

outer sills covered

rear tyres worn edges an clise to lowest limit

Pass 15 Oct 2010 95,135 miles

all tyres wearing low

both front shockers slightly damp

both rear bump stops perishing

headlamp aims on limit

power steering damp but no leaking visible

rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake pipes have slight surface rust

slight oil leak

unable to check outer sills due to covers

unable to do full inspection under vehicle due to ocvers

Fail 15 Oct 2010 95,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres wearing low

both front shockers slightly damp

both rear bump stops perishing

power steering damp but no leaking visible

rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake pipes have slight surface rust

slight oil leak

unable to check outer sills due to covers

unable to do full inspection under vehicle due to ocvers

Pass 15 Oct 2009 90,194 miles

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

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

covers under car unable to check components properley

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre on limit will need to be changed very soon

pedal slightly spongy

power steering wet but no leAK visible

wipers smearing

Fail 15 Oct 2009 90,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

covers under car unable to check components properley

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre on limit will need to be changed very soon

pedal slightly spongy

power steering wet but no leAK visible

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,887 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 85,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 82,714 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,136 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 79,130 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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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YJ02 ACX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 YJ02 ACX, 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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YJ02 ACX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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