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YY02 ZWL

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

248,058 mi
Last recorded248,058 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 ZWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 248,058 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 215,559 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 215,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 184,640 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2010 184,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2009 166,572 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

nearside rear suspension sphere dust cover is split

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2009 166,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

nearside rear suspension sphere dust cover is split

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 147,861 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 147,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 96,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 92,125 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 87,444 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 ZWL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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