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YH52 XHP

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,909 mi
Last recorded104,909 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,909 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 104,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,905 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,253 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 87,702 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 87,702 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,990 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,042 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 81,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,876 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,855 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 74,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,509 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,676 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,676 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 53,956 miles

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

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 XHP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

YH52 XHP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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