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YH52 NPJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,530 mi
Last recorded136,530 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 NPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 136,530 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 123,926 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 108,919 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 94,293 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 78,665 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 78,661 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 62,395 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres are on or very close to legal limit of 1'6mm

Fail 31 May 2007 62,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

note advised tyres are on legal 1.6mm wear limit (O/S/R) is just above limit

Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,443 miles

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

near side rear suspension unit damp with fluid

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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YH52 NPJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YH52 NPJ, 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 YH52 NPJ registered?

YH52 NPJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is YH52 NPJ safe to buy?

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