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YJ52 VXS

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,424 mi
Last recorded149,424 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 VXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 149,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper blade split but clearing screen ok

Fail 27 Jun 2015 146,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

washers working but poor delivery

Pass 27 Jun 2015 146,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

washers working but poor delivery

Pass 21 Jun 2014 144,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jun 2013 140,881 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 140,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 135,669 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

battery loose

Fail 24 Jun 2012 135,663 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

battery loose

Pass 24 Sep 2009 132,792 miles

cover missing from offside rear registration plate light

nearside front shock asorber has a slight fluid leak

nearside front tyre has silicone sealent in the tread covering a screw and possably other damage

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 23 Sep 2008 127,821 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 118,501 miles

ns & osr suspension units appear to be damp,due to wet weather unable to confirm.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 118,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

ns & osf flexi hoses insecure

ns & osr suspension units appear to be damp,due to wet weather unable to confirm.

nsr ABS wire unsupported

Pass 22 Sep 2006 107,886 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 VXS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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