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YJ52 THF

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

284,965 mi
Last recorded284,965 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 THF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 284,965 miles

most brake pipes and suspension pipes corroded, unable to check fully due to coatings and coverings

number plate lights slightly dim

osr tyre nearing limit, nsr tyre nearing limit on inside

Fail 16 Dec 2011 284,965 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

most brake pipes and suspension pipes corroded, unable to check fully due to coatings and coverings

number plate lights slightly dim

osr tyre nearing limit, nsr tyre nearing limit on inside

Pass 13 Dec 2010 252,323 miles

near side front head light pattern poor, exhaust and rear brake pipes rusty,suspension pipes rusty.

Fail 13 Dec 2010 252,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front head light pattern poor, exhaust and rear brake pipes rusty,suspension pipes rusty.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 218,335 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 218,335 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all exhaust slightly rusty

n/s/r tyre on 5mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear discs poor condition

slight gearbox oil leak

slight rear brake judder recorded

some brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 180,314 miles

small chips on windscreen

undertray been slightly damaged

wipers slightly poor

slight gearbox oil leak

slight rear brake judder recorded

exhaust system from cat back poor

front pads look low

front struts damp

Pass 11 Dec 2007 139,087 miles

all exhaust rusty

back box poor

nail in n/s/r tyre

small chips on windscreen

some hydraulic pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2006 98,456 miles

front discs look worn

hand brake adjustment very tight

minor damage to osf cv boot

osf and nsr binding slightly

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

slight play in osf anti roll bar link

slight rear brake imbalance

under panel damage, and front arch spats not secured properly

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 THF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ52 THF, 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 THF registered?

YJ52 THF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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