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YJ51 POL

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,282 mi
Last recorded190,282 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 POL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 190,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all look worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides requires immediate attention (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all in a poor condition (3.5.1i)

fuel tank strap corroded

outer cills have plastic covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted and in engine bay

wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Feb 2016 182,737 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 182,737 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 174,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 174,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 88,975 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,108 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,862 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,054 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,989 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,724 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,209 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,700 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 47,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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YJ51 POL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJ51 POL, 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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YJ51 POL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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