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YX02 VMV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,797 mi
Last recorded135,797 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 135,797 miles

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

engine man light on

Fail 20 May 2014 135,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine man light on

Pass 21 May 2013 127,420 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 118,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 114,605 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode, . slight play in steering. underbody underseald

Pass 23 Feb 2010 105,012 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 87,285 miles

turbo pipe leaking or split req further investigation

Fail 28 Feb 2008 87,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

turbo pipe leaking or split req further investigation

Pass 22 Feb 2007 73,268 miles

nearside rear suspension bump-stop missing

Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,532 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 61,532 miles

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

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 VMV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VMV, 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 YX02 VMV registered?

YX02 VMV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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