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HG52 YTS

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,876 mi
Last recorded105,876 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 YTS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,876 miles

centre stop lamp has been masked

Fail 6 Jan 2023 105,876 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 102,954 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,381 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 5 Jan 2021 100,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 Jan 2020 98,237 miles

Boot won't stay up

Centre stop lamp n/w

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2019 98,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Hose insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Boot won't stay up

Centre stop lamp n/w

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 92,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,730 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,260 miles

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

slight dampness from rear suspension units

Fail 26 Sep 2016 91,260 miles

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

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

slight dampness from rear suspension units

Pass 10 Oct 2015 86,690 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,289 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 82,289 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 78,088 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,088 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,773 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 75,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,464 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 61,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,995 miles

low emmission diesal no record diesal test

Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,437 miles

unable to get gas reading low emmision engine

Pass 6 Jan 2007 37,646 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 29,283 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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HG52 YTS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HG52 YTS, 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 HG52 YTS registered?

HG52 YTS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is HG52 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 YTS shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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