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YT52 UVE

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,066 mi
Last recorded90,066 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 UVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,066 miles

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,864 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,470 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 85,465 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose not missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,715 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 82,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,857 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 79,857 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,987 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,194 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,194 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,659 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,941 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,384 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 49,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,177 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,873 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,174 miles

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

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

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

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 UVE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YT52 UVE, 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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YT52 UVE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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