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ST52 APY

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,739 mi
Last recorded166,739 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 APY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 166,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 157,289 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 157,285 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 148,466 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 148,466 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 134,988 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 134,988 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 120,252 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 107,199 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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ST52 APY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST52 APY, 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

How do I check the history of ST52 APY?

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What year was ST52 APY registered?

ST52 APY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is ST52 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 APY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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