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YV51 ZBR

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,898 mi
Last recorded177,898 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 ZBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 177,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 177,897 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 167,287 miles

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

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

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

Outer Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 155,452 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 155,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 155,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

air bag light on

both front wipers split

front discs wearing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2010 150,898 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 150,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 140,228 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 140,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 131,884 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush partley split

Fail 8 Feb 2008 131,848 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush partley split

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 31 Jan 2007 118,697 miles

nearside rear suspension sphere is damp.

Fail 31 Jan 2007 118,697 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

nearside rear suspension sphere is damp.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 102,067 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 101,616 miles

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

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 ZBR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YV51 ZBR, 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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YV51 ZBR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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