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FH52 YJO

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,408 mi
Last recorded155,408 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 YJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 155,408 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 155,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 140,420 miles

Oil leak

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 140,420 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 130,321 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 130,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 107,728 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 107,544 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 86,075 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 86,035 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 86,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 84,739 miles

front reg' plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake disc has light surface corrosion

o/s/r wheel sticking slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2007 79,548 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 63,073 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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FH52 YJO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FH52 YJO, 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 FH52 YJO registered?

FH52 YJO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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