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MA52 YDC

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,015 mi
Last recorded108,015 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 YDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 108,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 108,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 106,473 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 106,412 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 103,606 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 103,526 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 100,526 miles

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 100,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,608 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 92,622 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf & osf brake discs lipped

Pass 14 Jul 2009 87,458 miles

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

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 26 Jul 2008 82,262 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 76,085 miles

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

unable to obtain smoke test ticket due to very low reading of under 0.2

Fail 16 Jul 2007 76,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

unable to obtain smoke test ticket due to very low reading of under 0.2

Pass 27 Jul 2006 69,736 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 69,736 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MA52 YDC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MA52 YDC, 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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MA52 YDC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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