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YJ52 TFE

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,670 mi
Last recorded218,670 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 TFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 218,670 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 211,569 miles

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

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

exhaust centre and rear sections heavily corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 211,557 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

exhaust centre and rear sections heavily corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 205,207 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 194,529 miles

bolt missing from nearside front headlight

Fail 28 Sep 2010 194,529 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bolt missing from nearside front headlight

Pass 8 Sep 2009 184,224 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 172,472 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Sep 2007 157,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 157,819 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 142,686 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 120,195 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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YJ52 TFE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

YJ52 TFE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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