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SL52 YCU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,083 mi
Last recorded137,083 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 YCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 137,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 114,321 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 102,146 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 98,424 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 95,309 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 88,973 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 86,505 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 86,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s&n/s/f tyres worn on edges

slight leaks o/s & n/s/f shocks

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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SL52 YCU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SL52 YCU, 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 SL52 YCU registered?

SL52 YCU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is SL52 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 YCU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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