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YT52 WGE

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,503 mi
Last recorded176,503 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 WGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 176,503 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 157,757 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 148,128 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 148,127 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 138,498 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 138,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 128,592 miles

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

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 13 Jan 2011 128,592 miles

oil filler cap missing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 119,202 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 119,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 107,670 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 96,004 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 96,004 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 77,694 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 57,067 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 57,067 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WGE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WGE, 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 WGE registered?

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

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