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YM02 WXL

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,576 mi
Last recorded147,576 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 WXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 147,576 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 146,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 138,118 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 126,782 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 117,171 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 107,342 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,262 miles

Offside & Nearside rear suspension hydraulic units have slight seepage.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 88,823 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 88,813 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,991 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 54,813 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2009 47,911 miles

both rear tyres perished.tread starting to seperate.195/65h15

Pass 26 Jul 2008 42,566 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 38,369 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 34,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 31,970 miles

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

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 WXL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM02 WXL registered?

YM02 WXL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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The MOT history for YM02 WXL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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