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YM02 LVJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,795 mi
Last recorded153,795 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 LVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 153,795 miles

both front tyre valves cracking

damage to rear bumper and inner wing liners

dampness offside front suspension

engine wet with oil

exhaust joint leaking front pipe to manifold area

front brakes show a brake imbalance

Fail 10 Jun 2015 153,794 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyre valves cracking

damage to rear bumper and inner wing liners

dampness offside front suspension

engine wet with oil

exhaust joint leaking front pipe to manifold area

Pass 11 Jun 2014 140,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front and rear suspension units damp with fluid,engine damp with oil,both nearside/offside handbrake outer cables becoming poor in condition

rear brake discs slight wear/corrosion,most brake pipes/suspension pipes surface corrosion

slight exhaust leak at manifold to down pipe joint area

Fail 11 Jun 2014 140,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front and rear suspension units damp with fluid,engine damp with oil,both nearside/offside handbrake outer cables becoming poor in condition

rear brake discs slight wear/corrosion,most brake pipes/suspension pipes surface corrosion

slight exhaust leak at manifold to down pipe joint area

slight imbalance front brakes nearside low effort

Pass 14 Jun 2013 128,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

covers fitted in engine bay and underside of vehicle,Slight corrosion in most suspension pipes,Slight play offside steering rack inner knuckle joint

offside front seat belt slow to retract,Rear bumper offside insecure

power steering pipes damp with fluid,Nearside rear suspension unit damp with fluid,Rear brake disc slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2013 128,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

covers fitted in engine bay and underside of vehicle,Slight corrosion in most suspension pipes,Slight play offside steering rack inner knuckle joint

offside front seat belt slow to retract,Rear bumper offside insecure

power steering pipes damp with fluid,Nearside rear suspension unit damp with fluid,Rear brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2012 121,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension legs slight dampness

nearside rear inner wing liner damaged

nearside rear suspension sphere boot areas slight dampness

play in steering rack

slight dampness power steering pipes

Fail 11 Jun 2012 121,812 miles

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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension legs slight dampness

nearside rear inner wing liner damaged

nearside rear suspension sphere boot areas slight dampness

play in steering rack

slight dampness power steering pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2011 106,564 miles

offside front seat belt slow to return all webbing. offside door mirror secured with tape. slight play in offside of steering rack

slight dampness nearside front suspension leg. slight dampness power steering pipes. damage to offside front wheel rim inner bead area.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 106,562 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front seat belt slow to return all webbing. offside door mirror secured with tape. slight play in offside of steering rack

slight dampness nearside front suspension leg. slight dampness power steering pipes. damage to offside front wheel rim inner bead area.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,304 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside/offside rear A.B.S sencing wires insecure

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic covers fitted inner wings/sills and floors

Power steering pipe too/from rack damp with fluid

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 94,309 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside/offside rear A.B.S sencing wires insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic covers fitted inner wings/sills and floors

Power steering pipe too/from rack damp with fluid

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

Fail 28 May 2010 94,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,845 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 86,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,350 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,266 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,280 miles

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

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 LVJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LVJ, 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 LVJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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