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YY02 VZM

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,355 mi
Last recorded147,355 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 147,355 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 141,274 miles

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

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

Oil leak

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 138,023 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/f brake hose ferrel starting to rust.

o/s/r door handle sticks.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 133,332 miles

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)

covers under vehicle and outer sills obstructing full inspection

o\s\r door not opening

Fail 23 Oct 2008 133,332 miles

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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

covers under vehicle and outer sills obstructing full inspection

o\s\r door not opening

Fail 25 Oct 2007 122,318 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/r door wont open.

slight blow on rear exhaust.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 122,318 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/r door wont open.

slight blow on rear exhaust.

Fail 20 Oct 2006 100,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 100,184 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 8 Oct 2005 68,103 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 VZM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VZM, 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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YY02 VZM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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