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YJ52 FTV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,624 mi
Last recorded157,624 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 FTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 157,624 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 157,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 137,419 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 137,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 75,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,405 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 67,405 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,979 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,066 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,448 miles

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

Please note there are plastic covers front to rear

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,168 miles

Please note there platic cover from front to rear on under side of vehicle

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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YJ52 FTV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ52 FTV, 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 YJ52 FTV registered?

YJ52 FTV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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