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YS52 KHU

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,211 mi
Last recorded25,211 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 KHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 25,211 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 25,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected front to rear at front (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 24,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected front to rear above front subframe (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 23,804 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated slightly (cracking)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 23,804 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated slightly (cracking)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 22,275 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 22,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,484 miles

Nearside Front Cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Cracking in tread

Offside Front Cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jan 2016 21,203 miles

All tyres cracking in tread

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

Rear Slight corrosion to suspension pipes

Pass 21 Jan 2015 20,703 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2015 20,702 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres cracking

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2014 19,874 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack 195/65/15

offside inner door handle may need adjustment

Fail 20 Jan 2014 19,874 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack 195/65/15

offside inner door handle may need adjustment

Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,936 miles

scraping noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 14 Jan 2013 18,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

scraping noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,000 miles

full under body shields fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 17,421 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 17,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 16,007 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2010 16,007 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2009 14,410 miles

front and rear discs

Pass 16 Jan 2008 12,817 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 14 Jan 2008 12,799 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,528 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 10,173 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 KHU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS52 KHU, 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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YS52 KHU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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