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YY02 ZYL

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,719 mi
Last recorded143,719 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 ZYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 143,719 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

brake fluid level on minimum (strong advise)

centre exhaust heat shield damaged

front brake disc inner face in poor condition

front brake pads worn thin (strong advise)

noise from auxilary drive belt area suspect power steering pump bearings noisy and air con compresor noisy

offside rear suspension unit damp

Pass 2 Oct 2009 136,201 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Crankshaft pulley in poor condition (strong advise)

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

Front brake discs inner faces in slight poor condition

Offside front headlamp pattern slightly weak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 124,370 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 124,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

aux belt fitted incorrectly

Pass 20 Jul 2007 111,955 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 111,955 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2006 99,359 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 82,269 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 ZYL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

YY02 ZYL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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