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YK52 GTU

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,702 mi
Last recorded71,702 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 GTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle and components

Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,262 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 70,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,054 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp pattern poor due to cloudy lens but aim check still possible.

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,610 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,359 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 60,359 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre thinning on outer edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S/R Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,089 miles

both rear spere's damp

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,672 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,483 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,715 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 42,715 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,293 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,621 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 35,620 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,843 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 30,841 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,346 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 14,795 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 GTU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

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

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