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YP52 OLA

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,379 mi
Last recorded100,379 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 OLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 100,379 miles

Left hand wiper blade starting to split

O/S/R Tyre worn on both edges

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 2 Dec 2014 100,379 miles

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

Left hand wiper blade starting to split

O/S/R Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,597 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 87,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,446 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 35,236 miles

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

Left hand number plate light dim

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,970 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 59,970 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,170 miles

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 16 Nov 2010 57,167 miles

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

Underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,319 miles

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Underside engine covers fitted assesment of some components from under vehicle not possible.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 53,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Underside engine covers fitted assesment of some components from under vehicle not possible.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,397 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 50,397 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,804 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,054 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,105 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

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YP52 OLA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YP52 OLA, 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 YP52 OLA registered?

YP52 OLA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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