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YT02 JTU

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,074 mi
Last recorded141,074 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 JTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 141,074 miles

2 front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 140,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

2 front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 127,072 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 126,912 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 114,125 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 114,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 88,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 79,358 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 79,358 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads 1/2 to 2/3rds worn

Front wipers starting to get worn

Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,229 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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YT02 JTU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YT02 JTU, 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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YT02 JTU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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