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YS52 KNB

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,516 mi
Last recorded103,516 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 103,516 miles

o/s front suspension pipe damaged

o/s number plate light lens missing

Pass 5 Dec 2024 102,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s number plate light lens missing

Pass 8 Dec 2023 102,389 miles

o/s number plate light lens missing

Fail 7 Dec 2023 102,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s number plate light lens missing

Pass 2 Dec 2022 101,634 miles

o/s front suspension pipe damaged

o/s number plate light lens missing

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,746 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 100,179 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2019 99,600 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight leak from O/S/F strut hydraulic pipe.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 98,434 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe union (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,133 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 95,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Hose needs retaining device (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Hose needs retaining device (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,659 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 92,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,109 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,107 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 83,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,984 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,943 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,100 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,226 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,843 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 48,105 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,853 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 KNB 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 87.5%.

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

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