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YK02 NFV

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,372 mi
Last recorded161,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 NFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 161,372 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 161,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 152,826 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 142,163 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 142,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 133,711 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 133,707 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 125,006 miles

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

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

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

offside top mount has slight play in upper attchment

Pass 1 May 2009 115,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 115,465 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear brake caliper is contacting road wheel. no rfr could be found

Pass 22 Apr 2008 107,597 miles

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

clutch high

rear washer inoperative

too much engine oil

unable to see brake pads

Fail 15 Apr 2008 107,531 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

clutch high

rear washer inoperative

too much engine oil

unable to see brake pads

unable to test fuel cap

Fail 23 Apr 2007 99,009 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cannot see brake linings

front brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2007 99,009 miles

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

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

cannot see brake linings

front brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2006 90,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 90,113 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 84,498 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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YK02 NFV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YK02 NFV, 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 YK02 NFV registered?

YK02 NFV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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