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YM02 GGF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,967 mi
Last recorded143,967 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 GGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 143,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 143,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 130,442 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 130,422 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 122,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip provision slight worn

nearside front tyre worn uneven on outer tread

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 122,610 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bumper sticking out offside front

Nearside Front worn close to limit 2mm

Pass 4 Feb 2015 111,218 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 3 Feb 2015 111,195 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,054 miles

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

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

rear number plate light lenses missing

Fail 31 Jan 2014 101,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

rear number plate light lenses missing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,141 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 93,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,801 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 86,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,884 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 67,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,661 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS UNDER SIDE OF CAR DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 47,661 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

DIFICULT TO ASSESS UNDER SIDE OF CAR DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers seat slightly loose

front discs and pads slightly worn

n/s/r door not opening from outside

possible blow from injector seal?

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner edges

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

slight scraping noise from o/s/r wheel when rotated

Fail 27 Jun 2008 42,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat slightly loose

front discs and pads slightly worn

n/s/r door not opening from outside

possible blow from injector seal?

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner edges

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

slight scraping noise from o/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,827 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure

front brake discs worn slightly

o/s number plate light slightly dim

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear brake pads getting low

slight leak on n/s/f suspension leg

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,050 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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YM02 GGF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YM02 GGF, 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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YM02 GGF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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