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YY02 AUV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,707 mi
Last recorded75,707 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 AUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,707 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,096 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 71,473 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 71,467 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,902 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 65,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 60,248 miles

suspension fluid has been leaking from both front shockers,and is leaking slightly from both rear suspension units and one central pipe

Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,203 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,335 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 40,514 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 40,514 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2006 34,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

both rear calipers req corrosion descale from hub to caliper fixing

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,282 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

both rear calipers req corrosion descale from hub to caliper fixing

front wipers starting to smear

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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YY02 AUV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY02 AUV, 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 YY02 AUV registered?

YY02 AUV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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