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YH52 SCV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,845 mi
Last recorded85,845 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 SCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 85,845 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to engine noise (7.4.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking coolant radiator area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both front brake discs badly corroded and worn

Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,434 miles

damp @ fuel cooler @ o/s/f floor

engine man lamp on

exhaust leak @ cat

n/s/f suspension strut damp with oil

o/s/f suspension strut damp with oil

oil weep @ o/s/r suspension unit

slight play n/s/f drop link joint

Fail 2 Aug 2016 83,434 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

damp @ fuel cooler @ o/s/f floor

engine man lamp on

exhaust leak @ cat

n/s/f suspension strut damp with oil

o/s/f suspension strut damp with oil

oil weep @ o/s/r suspension unit

slight play n/s/f drop link joint

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,678 miles

slight play n/s/f drop link joint

slight weep o/s/f & n/s/f suspension struts

slight weep o/s/r & n/s/r suspension units

Fail 29 Jul 2015 78,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight play n/s/f drop link joint

slight weep o/s/f & n/s/f suspension struts

slight weep o/s/r & n/s/r suspension units

Fail 16 Jun 2015 78,603 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

light misting of oil on both of the front suspension units

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,190 miles

nsr/osr suspention slight leak

Pass 2 May 2013 69,824 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 69,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front inner wheel arch liner insecure and fouling suspension

Pass 3 May 2012 62,666 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 62,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSECURE

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,719 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 53,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,186 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 49,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,999 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 43,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,083 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 38,083 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 32,737 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,737 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 21,404 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 SCV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YH52 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

YH52 SCV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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