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YJ02 AEM

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,847 mi
Last recorded151,847 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 AEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 151,847 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 140,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 129,218 miles

EML ON

Fail 23 Feb 2013 129,218 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

EML ON

Pass 23 Mar 2012 120,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,369 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 83,514 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,514 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2008 71,089 miles

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

front seat belt slow to retract

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2008 71,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front seat belt slow to retract

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,689 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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YJ02 AEM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YJ02 AEM, 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 YJ02 AEM registered?

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

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