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YH52 NSU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,225 mi
Last recorded60,225 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 NSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,225 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 60,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,781 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,973 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 49,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,673 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,101 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,844 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 34,844 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,165 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,985 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,904 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,778 miles

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 NSU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YH52 NSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH52 NSU registered?

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

Is YH52 NSU safe to buy?

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