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YS52 KLC

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

73,985 mi
Last recorded73,985 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 KLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 73,985 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,144 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,057 miles

headlamps frosted- only just visible beam pattern

Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,239 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 68,232 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 66,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,681 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 62,868 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 62,866 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,131 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 57,044 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,585 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,599 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,715 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,077 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,847 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 41,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,796 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,065 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,721 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008
Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,622 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 19,856 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 15,377 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 KLC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 KLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS52 KLC registered?

YS52 KLC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is YS52 KLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 KLC shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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