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YM02 WXS

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,850 mi
Last recorded115,850 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 115,850 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 105,461 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp mask / convertewr fitted to n/s headlamp

Fail 22 Aug 2012 105,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp mask / convertewr fitted to n/s headlamp

Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,141 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 95,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,676 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 22 Jun 2010 80,676 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,092 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to fully retract

Smell of diesel from under the bonnet but unable to check for leaks due to plastic cover

Unable to see testable items due to extensive use of plastic covers

Fail 6 Mar 2009 67,092 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat belt slow to fully retract

Smell of diesel from under the bonnet but unable to check for leaks due to plastic cover

Unable to see testable items due to extensive use of plastic covers

Pass 1 Mar 2008 56,012 miles

oil leak

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 29 Feb 2008 56,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

oil leak

rear brakes squeeling

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 4 Jan 2007 41,940 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 WXS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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