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SN52 YOJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,059 mi
Last recorded166,059 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 YOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 166,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 163,592 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 158,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 154,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 145,461 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 145,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 139,538 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 139,473 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 133,176 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 132,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/r not buckled

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 74,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,256 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 54,037 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 46,288 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 46,288 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 39,156 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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SN52 YOJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN52 YOJ, 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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SN52 YOJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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