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YS52 NVP

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,287 mi
Last recorded163,287 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 NVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 163,287 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 163,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 159,270 miles

Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 159,270 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 154,199 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 154,199 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jul 2011 153,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 142,163 miles

offside and nearside front tyres running close to suspension component

Pass 3 Jul 2009 136,781 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

power steering pipe has a repair done to it

slight misting on N/S/F suspention unit

Fail 1 Jul 2009 136,731 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

power steering pipe has a repair done to it

slight misting on N/S/F suspention unit

Fail 29 May 2009 135,981 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 120,509 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 120,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 117,557 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 100,430 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 100,430 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 75,544 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 75,544 miles

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

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 NVP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NVP, 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 NVP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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