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HY52 PYG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,400 mi
Last recorded80,400 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 PYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,400 miles

oil filler cap missing

Fail 21 Sep 2016 80,400 miles

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

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,805 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge 195/65/15

offside rear tyre right on 1.6mm limit

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Sep 2015 69,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge 195/65/15

offside rear tyre right on 1.6mm limit

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on the outter edge

offside rear tyre tread low on the inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 46,105 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,105 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,667 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,199 miles

emissions only just met limits 2.98

Fail 17 Sep 2009 37,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

emissions only just met limits 2.98

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,598 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,602 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 28,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,307 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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HY52 PYG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY52 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

HY52 PYG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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