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FX52 YUO

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,941 mi
Last recorded160,941 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 YUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 160,941 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 160,941 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 141,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear abs wire brackets loose

Fail 3 Jan 2015 141,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear abs wire brackets loose

Pass 31 Dec 2013 120,862 miles

Anti pollution light on.

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

O/side rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer heat shield loose.

Rear silencer very rusty.

Slight kerb damage to n/s front tyre.

Fail 31 Dec 2013 120,862 miles

Anti pollution light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

O/side rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer heat shield loose.

Rear silencer very rusty.

Slight kerb damage to n/s front tyre.

Pass 8 Dec 2012 101,956 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 87,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,508 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,939 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,071 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,788 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 41,581 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 30,713 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 30,713 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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FX52 YUO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FX52 YUO, 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 FX52 YUO registered?

FX52 YUO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is FX52 YUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 YUO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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