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YX02 OJZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,792 mi
Last recorded128,792 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 OJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2015 128,792 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking both (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear brake disc corroded

under shields fitted not allowing inspection of some under side components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 123,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center stop lamp inoprative presumed disconnected by owner

Pass 29 Aug 2013 119,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center stop lamp disconnected

Fail 24 Apr 2013 119,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 114,558 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 110,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 107,701 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 94,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 85,165 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 85,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 74,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,191 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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YX02 OJZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX02 OJZ, 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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YX02 OJZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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