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YK51 SDZ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,996 mi
Last recorded130,996 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 SDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 130,996 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 130,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2008 130,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 130,940 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 130,940 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 108,530 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 108,491 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 82,746 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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YK51 SDZ 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 50%.

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 YK51 SDZ, 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 YK51 SDZ registered?

YK51 SDZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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