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YY02 AVT

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,446 mi
Last recorded99,446 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 AVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,446 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 99,446 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,861 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyres as nail (wont repair)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 81,861 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyres as nail (wont repair)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,486 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,315 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,408 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 63,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 57,041 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 57,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 50,826 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 50,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,370 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,754 miles

DRIVERS DOOR REQUIRES ATTENTION, DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,226 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 18,173 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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YY02 AVT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY02 AVT, 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 AVT registered?

YY02 AVT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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