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HY52 YLT

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

87,233 mi
Last recorded87,233 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess LEAKING SLIGHTLY (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 87,039 miles

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 86,887 miles

very slight leak from n/s/r suspension unit

Pass 11 Apr 2023 86,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 84,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension unit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension unit (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 84,199 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 83,759 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,963 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,963 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,230 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 76,725 miles

Fuel pipe has fluid on but due to undertray unable to locate leak

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)

Oil leak

Undertrays and engine covers preventing proper inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2016 75,755 miles

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

Fuel pipe has fluid on but due to undertray unable to locate leak

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)

Oil leak

Undertrays and engine covers preventing proper inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2015 74,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipes damp, unable to fully inspect to check for leaks due to covers fitted over fuel pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel arch guard missing

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,971 miles

oil leak on rear of engine

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 10 Apr 2013 70,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak on rear of engine

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak on engine

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 5 Apr 2012 69,994 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak on engine

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,147 miles

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on their outer edges

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,801 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a full examination

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,695 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 63,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,273 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,676 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 54,153 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 YLT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YLT, 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 YLT registered?

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

Is HY52 YLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 YLT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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