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YV51 VSN

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,915 mi
Last recorded96,915 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 VSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2009 96,915 miles

high level brake light not fitted

near side front shock absorber slight damp

near side front wiper blade split

off side rear bump stop missing. near side rear bump stop poor comndition

Pass 14 Jan 2008 83,598 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 71,462 miles

front discs poor

n/s/r suspension pipe damp

Pass 8 Feb 2006 56,355 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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YV51 VSN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YV51 VSN, 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 YV51 VSN registered?

YV51 VSN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is YV51 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 VSN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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