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YL51 SWZ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,942 mi
Last recorded132,942 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 SWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 132,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 122,886 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2016 116,632 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2016 116,632 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2015 108,259 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,258 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 79,937 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,113 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)

underside covers preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,630 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,146 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 57,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,555 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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YL51 SWZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YL51 SWZ, 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 YL51 SWZ registered?

YL51 SWZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is YL51 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 SWZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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