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YC52 JYS

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,906 mi
Last recorded175,906 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 JYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 175,906 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 175,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 159,275 miles

rear bilencer outer skin rusted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 159,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear bilencer outer skin rusted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 159,249 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 148,199 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 148,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 141,201 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 131,826 miles

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

front suspension legs damp. o/s/r suspension unit slight leak

Pass 16 May 2012 123,246 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 115,770 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 104,070 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 91,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 81,960 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2006 63,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 63,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 47,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YC52 JYS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC52 JYS, 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 YC52 JYS registered?

YC52 JYS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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