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YF52 CLU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,159 mi
Last recorded130,159 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 CLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 130,159 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 123,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 123,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 97,551 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 81,916 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,791 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,791 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 64,510 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 57,596 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 51,122 miles

hazzard warning light sticks occasional

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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YF52 CLU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF52 CLU, 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 YF52 CLU registered?

YF52 CLU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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