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YJ52 TSB

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,150 mi
Last recorded92,150 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 92,150 miles

Brake drum back plate corroded both side rear

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Oct 2019 92,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 84,795 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 79,220 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 73,320 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 73,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,655 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak on both rear suspension units and on both fronts

Fail 11 Nov 2015 68,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak on both rear suspension units and on both fronts

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,615 miles

slight fluid leak from front and rear suspension

Fail 20 Oct 2014 64,614 miles

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

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

slight fluid leak from front and rear suspension

Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,263 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 61,263 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,863 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 56,863 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,128 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,417 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing off on inside edge

Fail 7 Nov 2007 31,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing off on inside edge

Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,438 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,260 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 TSB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TSB, 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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YJ52 TSB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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