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DK52 EYP

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

84,618 mi
Last recorded84,618 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 EYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 84,618 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 84,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,111 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 83,103 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 82,680 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 82,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,096 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 81,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 78,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front seatbelt slow to return

Fail 26 Jan 2022 78,363 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front seatbelt slow to return

Pass 27 Jan 2021 74,286 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 74,257 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 73,747 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 73,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,127 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 73,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,708 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 72,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 66,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,138 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,374 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 58,374 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,339 miles

both rear brakediscs corroding

front wiperblades deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,118 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,839 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle under body guards fitted restricting underside inspection

vehicle under bonnet covers fitted restricting under bonnet inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,939 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,359 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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DK52 EYP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 DK52 EYP, 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 DK52 EYP registered?

DK52 EYP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DK52 EYP shows 33 tests with a 69.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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