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YY51 HVO

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,840 mi
Last recorded128,840 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 HVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2015 128,840 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 128,840 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 123,221 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 116,363 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 107,987 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 98,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,007 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 89,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,501 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 82,217 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 77,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 65,189 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 53,209 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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YY51 HVO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY51 HVO, 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 YY51 HVO registered?

YY51 HVO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is YY51 HVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY51 HVO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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