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YK52 GWZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,830 mi
Last recorded130,830 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 GWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 130,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 130,825 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 126,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 120,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 116,733 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,215 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 103,524 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 103,522 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 84,182 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 84,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,413 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,448 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,148 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 39,148 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,641 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 GWZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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