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YM02 LFP

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,238 mi
Last recorded138,238 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 LFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 138,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes from flexi- hoses to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both rear discs , also badly corroded (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

vehicle and underside components wet when tested

Fail 20 Jun 2016 138,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases numerous sites (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes from flexi- hoses to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both rear discs , also badly corroded (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

vehicle and underside components wet when tested

Pass 2 Jun 2015 128,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 118,706 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 118,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 May 2013 110,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 110,871 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 101,997 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 101,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 93,268 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,268 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 83,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,715 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,661 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 52,661 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LFP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LFP, 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 YM02 LFP registered?

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

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