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FH52 YKZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,048 mi
Last recorded173,048 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 YKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 173,048 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 169,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 164,173 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 158,195 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 158,161 miles

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 151,505 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 145,764 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 139,668 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 133,885 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 127,846 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 121,094 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 121,093 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 114,497 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 108,280 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 94,629 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 94,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 80,901 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 68,704 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 59,706 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 59,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YKZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH52 YKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH52 YKZ registered?

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

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