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YN52 FYG

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,536 mi
Last recorded162,536 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 FYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 162,536 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure both mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking return hose disconnected/broken (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 154,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 143,615 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 143,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 131,622 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 131,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 124,805 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 124,800 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 120,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 120,412 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp beam images poor

Pass 18 Oct 2012 113,658 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 113,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside dipped beam image poor/deteriorated

nearside rear view mirror insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2011 107,354 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2011 107,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2010 99,124 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 97,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,597 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 89,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,093 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 65,344 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 65,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,669 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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YN52 FYG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YN52 FYG, 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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YN52 FYG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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