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HY52 EWH

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,811 mi
Last recorded60,811 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 EWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,811 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Fail 15 Jan 2014 60,734 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,150 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,807 miles

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

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

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,770 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,230 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 29,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,862 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 19,023 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HY52 EWH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY52 EWH registered?

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

Is HY52 EWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 EWH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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