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HY52 DYS

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,339 mi
Last recorded117,339 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 DYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2014 117,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Engine malfunction indicator lamp and service lamp on

Front bumper insecure

Near side front tyre worn very close to the legal limit,is devoid of tread on the outer edge and has damage to the side wall

Near side rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front inner plastic wheel arch missing

Oil leak

Suspect power steering/suspension fluid low (obscured by covers)

Wet test

Pass 19 Nov 2013 108,479 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Sill covers fitted,limited inspection only.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 108,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Sill covers fitted,limited inspection only.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 102,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre perished (cords not yet exposed)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 96,027 miles

Front (both) brake discs worn.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in side wall.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear wheel steel fitted, tyre size correct.

Oil leak

Underbody covers fitted, limited inspection.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 96,018 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front (both) brake discs worn.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in side wall.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear wheel steel fitted, tyre size correct.

Oil leak

Underbody covers fitted, limited inspection.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,512 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2010 91,512 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 87,141 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 87,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 82,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,935 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 73,152 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 73,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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HY52 DYS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HY52 DYS, 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 HY52 DYS registered?

HY52 DYS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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