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YM02 WXU

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,950 mi
Last recorded139,950 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 WXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 139,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2018 139,943 miles

Offside Front Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 113,957 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 May 2017 113,957 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 106,131 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Underside covered in plastic and sills also

Pass 11 Apr 2015 96,563 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,847 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 93,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 90,508 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 90,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,575 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 73,642 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,612 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,977 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 54,204 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 54,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,170 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 48,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,417 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 30,261 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 30,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

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 WXU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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