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YF52 VFY

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

301,529 mi
Last recorded301,529 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 301,529 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 15 Jan 2025 297,761 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 297,760 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 291,958 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 291,957 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 278,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 278,655 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding parking brake not releasing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 263,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 248,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 17 Jan 2020 232,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 214,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 192,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 171,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 171,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 159,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 159,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 151,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 8 Jan 2015 151,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front pads getting low

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 9 Jan 2014 147,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 126,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 118,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2010 102,072 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,627 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 83,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 69,438 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,084 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,127 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 33,474 miles

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

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 VFY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

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

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