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GY52 YOW

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,617 mi
Last recorded83,617 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 YOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,617 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,436 miles

Offside drop link has minor play

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,934 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,493 miles

both front brake discs badly worn and lipped

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine area

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,077 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath

Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,846 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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GY52 YOW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY52 YOW, 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 GY52 YOW registered?

GY52 YOW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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