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YR02 JWG

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,455 mi
Last recorded109,455 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 JWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,455 miles

engine cover

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 109,455 miles

oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

engine cover

Fail 12 Jun 2015 97,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded.

front wipers smeary.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded.

front wipers smeary.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,158 miles

near side rear suspension unit slighty leaking

osf suspension unit slighty leaking

rear exhaust box rusty but not blowing

Fail 17 Jul 2013 82,158 miles

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

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

near side rear suspension unit slighty leaking

osf suspension unit slighty leaking

rear exhaust box rusty but not blowing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,149 miles

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

rear boot floor dammage

Fail 13 Apr 2012 79,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear boot floor dammage

Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,930 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 76,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,782 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,744 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 53,849 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 44,426 miles

slight binding to n/s/r

small cut mark ot n/s/r tyreouter sidewall

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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YR02 JWG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR02 JWG, 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 YR02 JWG registered?

YR02 JWG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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