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HY52 EBC

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,413 mi
Last recorded75,413 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 EBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 75,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,172 miles

Front under tray cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,880 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,157 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f suspension leg has a slight misting of fluid

o/s/f suspension leg has a slight misting of fluid

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 46,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper blades worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,554 miles

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

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

near side front tyre perrished

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2009 31,163 miles

n/s head lamp cover has deteriorated

o/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 13 Jul 2009 31,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s head lamp cover has deteriorated

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,404 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,340 miles

unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,813 miles

front pads near limit of wear

unable to inspect outer sills

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 EBC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY52 EBC, 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 EBC registered?

HY52 EBC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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