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SV52 HYG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,466 mi
Last recorded111,466 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 HYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 111,466 miles

slow recoil on both front seat belts (border pass).

Fail 5 Dec 2011 111,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

high hand brake lever.

slow recoil on both front seat belts (border pass).

Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,973 miles

both front shockers have a light misting of oil

Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,815 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 41,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 39,938 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 39,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 36,402 miles

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SOME FREE PLAY AT HANDBRAKE LEVER.

Pass 22 May 2007 33,684 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 33,680 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 30,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake requires adjustment

Rear Discs corroded

Fail 24 May 2006 30,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Handbrake requires adjustment

Rear Discs Corroded

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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SV52 HYG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SV52 HYG, 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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What year was SV52 HYG registered?

SV52 HYG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SV52 HYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 HYG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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