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YS02 DHN

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,715 mi
Last recorded157,715 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 DHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 157,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 157,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 157,282 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 157,281 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Undertray insecure panel (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 156,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 156,632 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 156,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 156,236 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 155,979 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension pipe weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp broken but covered by tape

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 155,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch damp but cant see what or were from

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Nearside Rear suspension pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked all over

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 155,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch damp but cant see what or were from

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Nearside Rear suspension pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked all over

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 154,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres cracked and perished sidewalls

Pass 8 Jun 2016 154,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front tyres perished but no cords exposed

leak from nearside front suspension pipe not considered excessive

Fail 7 Jun 2016 154,158 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front tyres perished but no cords exposed

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

leak from nearside front suspension pipe not considered excessive

Pass 8 Jun 2015 152,737 miles

o/s wiper blade split on end

Fail 5 Jun 2015 152,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

o/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 22 May 2014 148,984 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 148,984 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 May 2013 143,601 miles

nearside front handbrake lever sticking, but yet effecting the operation of the brake or parking brake

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 24 May 2013 143,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

nearside front handbrake lever sticking, but yet effecting the operation of the brake or parking brake

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 17 May 2012 135,689 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight leak from both rear suspension gaiters

Fail 16 May 2012 135,689 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight leak from both rear suspension gaiters

Pass 24 May 2011 127,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 119,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 111,193 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 102,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 92,549 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 83,892 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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YS02 DHN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YS02 DHN, 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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YS02 DHN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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