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YT52 CTY

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,628 mi
Last recorded125,628 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 CTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 125,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 125,628 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 113,134 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 113,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 97,305 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 97,305 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 85,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2008 85,280 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,285 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,895 miles

slight play in both rack arms †slight knocking in steering

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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YT52 CTY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YT52 CTY, 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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What year was YT52 CTY registered?

YT52 CTY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is YT52 CTY safe to buy?

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