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YS52 KHX

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

156,992 mi
Last recorded156,992 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 KHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 156,992 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front & rear brake components corroded

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel scrapping brake disc backing plate

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

Offside Front wing mirror casing cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Rear caliper carriers close to brake discs

Rear fluid suspension pipes very corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2019 156,992 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front & rear brake components corroded

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear wheel scrapping brake disc backing plate

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

Offside Front wing mirror casing cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Rear caliper carriers close to brake discs

Rear fluid suspension pipes very corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2018 149,659 miles

Front suspension units damp

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in suspension

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate cracked & hitting disc

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2018 149,659 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected pipe burst (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension units damp

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in suspension

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate cracked & hitting disc

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2017 141,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear noise from brake backing plate region

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension unit has light misting of oil

Oil leak various ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension pipes very corroded

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Fail 4 Sep 2017 141,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear noise from brake backing plate region

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension unit has light misting of oil

Oil leak various ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension pipes very corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 133,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' centre (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak various ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 133,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' centre (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak various ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 122,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump to rack (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front shock absorber leaking slightly

offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 122,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump to rack (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front shock absorber leaking slightly

offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 116,838 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accelerator pedal stiff

both front windscreen wipers poor

nearside front brake slightly binding on when spinning by hand

nearside rear suspension unit has a slight misting of fluid

noise from both rear brakes when spinning wheel

under car brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 15 Sep 2014 116,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

accelerator pedal stiff

both front windscreen wipers poor

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake slightly binding on when spinning by hand

noise from both rear brakes when spinning wheel

under car brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

near side front wiper poor

spare wheel insecure

throttle pedal very stiff

Fail 9 Sep 2013 109,666 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

near side front wiper poor

spare wheel insecure

throttle pedal very stiff

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear suspension component slightly damp with fluid

Fail 14 Sep 2012 102,806 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear suspension component slightly damp with fluid

Pass 20 Sep 2011 94,418 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 94,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 92,284 miles

front offside brake disc only braking on half of the inner surface

rear nearside tyre worn uneavenly & close to legal limit

Fail 15 Oct 2010 92,242 miles

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

front offside brake disc only braking on half of the inner surface

rear nearside tyre worn uneavenly & close to legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2009 87,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,488 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing and offside deteriated

nearside rear suspension sphere appears to be damp.

Fail 24 Oct 2008 82,488 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing and offside deteriated

nearside rear suspension sphere appears to be damp.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 75,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,417 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 60,417 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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 KHX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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