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EA52 XYX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,277 mi
Last recorded132,277 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 XYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 132,277 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear torsion gaiters split

Fail 10 Nov 2012 132,277 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear torsion gaiters split

Pass 28 Nov 2011 107,180 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 107,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 101,566 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 97,380 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 92,973 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 92,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 87,566 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 87,458 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 77,236 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 77,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EA52 XYX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EA52 XYX, 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 EA52 XYX registered?

EA52 XYX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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