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EO52 YFR

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,495 mi
Last recorded164,495 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 YFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 164,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear of catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 163,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 162,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 156,120 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,280 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 148,274 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 140,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 131,850 miles

Suspension pipe under gearbox nearside slighty weeping.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 131,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension pipe under gearbox nearside slighty weeping.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 107,652 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,294 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 80,200 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 80,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 74,097 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 65,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2006 58,728 miles

o/s/f suspension drop link starting to knock

Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,561 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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EO52 YFR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc 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 EO52 YFR, 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 EO52 YFR registered?

EO52 YFR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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