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HX52 YTG

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

195,509 mi
Last recorded195,509 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 YTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 195,509 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 195,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s no.plate lense missing

o/s and n/s rear suspension valves slightly misted

o/s/f suspension leg slightly misted

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2011 185,164 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 185,164 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 172,285 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2010 172,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 159,579 miles

Front number plate becoming discoloured

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2008 145,343 miles

Dampness around offside front suspension pipe (inner wing area)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 145,343 miles

Dampness around offside front suspension pipe (inner wing area)

Fail 24 May 2007 132,110 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 132,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 119,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

sills covered by plastic trims

slight movement in steering rack

underside of body covered by trims

Fail 25 Sep 2006 118,934 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

sills covered by plastoc trims

slight movement in sterring rack

underside of body covered by plastic trims

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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HX52 YTG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HX52 YTG, 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 HX52 YTG registered?

HX52 YTG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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