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YM02 VZK

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,599 mi
Last recorded185,599 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 185,599 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR HANDLE STIFF TO OPERATE

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

OFFSIDE DIP BEAM IMAGE BECOMING POOR

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BRUSHING WHEELARCH LINER

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 May 2011 185,599 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR HANDLE STIFF TO OPERATE

OFFSIDE DIP BEAM IMAGE BECOMING POOR

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BRUSHING WHEELARCH LINER

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 May 2010 173,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 133,547 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 100,371 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 100,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 67,239 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 57,389 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 57,389 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 57,345 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 57,344 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 51,451 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 VZK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

YM02 VZK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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