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YH52 VEY

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,329 mi
Last recorded97,329 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,329 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

impact damage front bumper

suspension corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 97,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

impact damage front bumper

suspension corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,396 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 91,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,689 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre low/worn on edges

o/s/f tyre low/worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,489 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,061 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,720 miles

emmissions too clean to register on m/c

slight pitting to o/s & n/s rear discs

slight wear to o/s& n/s front discs

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,166 miles

offside front shocker slightly misting of oil

Pass 1 Nov 2008 41,335 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 41,280 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,746 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 VEY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VEY, 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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YH52 VEY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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