CarVerify

Free Car Check

YP02 WKV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,090 mi
Last recorded135,090 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 WKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 135,090 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Oil leak

mil light on

Pass 8 Jun 2013 131,736 miles

Speedo needle pointing down

chip in zone b of windowscreen

engine management light on

n/s/f and o/s/f shocker slightly damp

n/s/f tyre wear

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

oil leak

slight leak of exhaust gases at back box

Fail 8 Jun 2013 131,736 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in zone b of windowscreen

n/s/f and o/s/f shocker slightly damp

n/s/f tyre wear

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

oil leak

slight leak of exhaust gases at back box

Pass 17 Dec 2012 124,745 miles

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

engine management light on

speedo needle points down

Fail 15 Dec 2012 124,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 107,741 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 919,011 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 6 Dec 2010 91,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 83,147 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 83,131 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 76,344 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 69,308 miles

front wiper blades staring to streak[sp26+blad19]

Fail 16 Jan 2007 57,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,586 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 50,461 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2005 39,713 miles

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YP02 WKV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP02 WKV, 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

How do I check the history of YP02 WKV?

You can check the full history of YP02 WKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YP02 WKV registered?

YP02 WKV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is YP02 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP02 WKV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP02 WKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YP02 WKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.