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YN52 VSK

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,138 mi
Last recorded151,138 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 VSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 151,138 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 150,085 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 136,513 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 135,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension return pipe is split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 127,492 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 124,786 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 124,681 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,176 miles

Centre o/s rear suspension unit damp

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 121,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre o/s rear suspension unit damp

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 117,664 miles

o/s handbrake effort low

o/s rear tyre tread low near outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 113,223 miles

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2014 113,223 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,214 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 108,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear suspension bottoming out.[banging.]

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,921 miles

o/s dip pattern,faint.

wear on n/s/f outer tyre edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,192 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 13 Jul 2011 99,190 miles

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

handbrake stiff to operate

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 May 2010 93,829 miles

n/s/f side light dim.

Fail 18 May 2010 93,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

n/s/f side light dim.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 87,220 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 87,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 81,438 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 81,438 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 74,912 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 VSK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VSK, 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 VSK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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