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YH52 VSZ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,934 mi
Last recorded135,934 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 VSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 135,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged caliper rubbing (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened at sphere (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper modified and seriously weakened worn away on wheel (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated bolts bent caliper rubbing on wheel (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged caliper cuttig through wheel (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper modified and seriously weakened worn away on wheel (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated bolts bent cutting through wheel very dangerous ! (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 131,861 miles

exhaust back box slight blow

Pass 20 Oct 2014 124,064 miles

rear offside tyre worn to excess on outer edge

Fail 14 Oct 2014 123,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear offside tyre worn to excess on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 118,053 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 110,457 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 99,763 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 99,512 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 81,935 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 71,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 62,473 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,703 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VSZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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