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HF52 YYS

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,794 mi
Last recorded105,794 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 YYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 105,794 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 101,366 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 101,363 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2012 97,038 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 97,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 91,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brakes binding slightly

centre stop light not working

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Pass 22 Jul 2010 82,092 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)

front bake pads showing poor wear on new discs (high spots on inner and outer faces of discs)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 61,561 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,274 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 48,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,362 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted front to rear and outer sills

Fail 8 Aug 2006 38,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted front to rear and on outer sills

Pass 16 Aug 2005 25,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HF52 YYS 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 71.4%.

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 HF52 YYS, 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 HF52 YYS registered?

HF52 YYS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is HF52 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 YYS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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