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YF52 VFA

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,870 mi
Last recorded147,870 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 VFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 147,870 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 141,985 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 141,985 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 129,211 miles

srs warning light on

Fail 9 Feb 2010 129,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

srs warning light on

Pass 19 Feb 2009 117,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 117,537 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 105,532 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 105,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 92,506 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 84,913 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 84,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2005 84,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nail in tyre

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 VFA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YF52 VFA, 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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YF52 VFA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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