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YS02 DHU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,139 mi
Last recorded168,139 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 DHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 168,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2012 168,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2011 148,943 miles

offside front seatbelt retracting mechinism requires help in operation

offside front suspension pipe slight leak

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 7 May 2010 133,366 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 7 May 2010 133,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

airbag light on

Pass 6 May 2009 109,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 83,545 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 83,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 62,602 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 62,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DHU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DHU, 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 YS02 DHU registered?

YS02 DHU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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