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BX52 YME

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,237 mi
Last recorded136,237 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 YME
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 136,237 miles

child seat fitted

eml light on

slight play nsf anti roll bar link

underbody/bonnet covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2017 136,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seat fitted

eml light on

slight play nsf anti roll bar link

underbody/bonnet covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 130,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 119,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front seat belts slow to return

front wipers poor

Pass 16 Aug 2014 102,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front seat belts slow to return

rear suspension leg slight misting of oil

Fail 16 Aug 2014 102,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front seat belts slow to return

rear suspension leg slight misting of oil

Pass 19 Aug 2013 87,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 73,891 miles

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

Rear exhaust section starting to corrode

fog lamp in tow bar wiring plug not working

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,891 miles

Rear exhaust section starting to corrode

fog lamp in tow bar wiring plug not working

Fail 22 Aug 2011 68,121 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,842 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight misting noted around rear suspension levelling valve

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,539 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 27,262 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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BX52 YME is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BX52 YME, 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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BX52 YME is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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