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YK52 BWZ

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,379 mi
Last recorded137,379 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 BWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 137,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 134,828 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 130,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic suspension pipe within the wheel arch appears to have a slight leak. needs investigation

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2022 130,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 126,184 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 123,074 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 116,120 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 115,759 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management light on all the time (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking pipe torn and insecure (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking pipe torn and insecure (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 107,652 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 90,314 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,915 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 84,908 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 83,554 miles

both handbrake cables outer sleeve cover split letting water inside inner cable(works fine at time of mot)

Pass 6 May 2011 79,178 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,716 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,826 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 64,194 miles

unable to check all componants due to covers under vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 44,068 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 31,509 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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YK52 BWZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YK52 BWZ, 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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YK52 BWZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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