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YS52 JVG

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,901 mi
Last recorded147,901 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 JVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 147,901 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 132,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 123,122 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 113,529 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 99,503 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 99,503 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 83,887 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 83,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,368 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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YS52 JVG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS52 JVG, 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 YS52 JVG registered?

YS52 JVG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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