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HY52 UHE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,646 mi
Last recorded140,646 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 UHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 140,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 140,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 136,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 136,461 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 128,797 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 128,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 125,978 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 125,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,515 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2019 117,515 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 113,209 miles

headlamp images poor

rear exhaust corroded and cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2018 113,193 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlamp images poor

rear exhaust corroded and cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2017 104,193 miles

Oil leak turbo inter-cooler area ()

both front head light lenses slightly occluded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 104,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Oil leak turbo inter-cooler area ()

both front head light lenses slightly occluded

both front wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2016 97,084 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 92,239 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,143 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,347 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 85,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ns beam pattern very poor

power steering pipe damp

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,688 miles

headlamp beam patterns poor

nsf sus leg and power steering pipes damp

rear tyres worn edges os on limit

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,381 miles

nsf strut damp

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,174 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,322 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,483 miles

n/s/f/ sus leg slight leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,606 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 UHE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

HY52 UHE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is HY52 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 UHE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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