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YM02 LEJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,065 mi
Last recorded72,065 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 LEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,065 miles

Front n/s & o/s dampness to accuminators

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated support clip (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear slight corrosion brakepipe

Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated N.S.R hydro.sphere weaping slightly. (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak oil leak from engine. ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,664 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 64,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,171 miles

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

n/s/r suspension unit slight leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,837 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 57,788 miles

Inner Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Inner Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,236 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,557 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,451 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,965 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,656 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,379 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,628 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,950 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 25,950 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 28 Jun 2006 20,407 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 LEJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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