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YK52 BXA

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,514 mi
Last recorded41,514 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 BXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,514 miles

Oil leaks.

Under shields fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,618 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension unit oily

oil leak on engine

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 39,560 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension unit oily

oil leak on engine

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,380 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,870 miles

Sight leak from n/s/r suspension unit.N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,098 miles

Slight misting of oil on nearside rear suspension unit. Offside front tyre near limit.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,784 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,187 miles

some corrosion to exhaust tail pipe

Fail 18 Sep 2008 28,187 miles

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

some corrosion to exhaust tail pipe

Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,997 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 BXA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BXA, 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 YK52 BXA registered?

YK52 BXA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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