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YX52 GWJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,525 mi
Last recorded91,525 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 GWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,525 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 86,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,890 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 70,837 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,152 miles

not tested middle rear seatbelt do to child seat / slight movement in nsf drop link / brake pipe corrosion / movement in front wheels

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,072 miles

baby seat in rear/ all 4 tyres valves poorly seated/slight exhaust corrosion/ both rear tyres unevenly worn low & deteriorating

Fail 28 Sep 2010 52,072 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

baby seat in rear/ all 4 tyres valves poorly seated/slight exhaust corrosion/ both rear tyres unevenly worn low & deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,969 miles

ns number plate light worked when tapped/ osf shocker damp/osr tyre cracking/slight imbalance too rear brakes on RBT

Fail 24 Sep 2009 48,969 miles

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

ns number plate light worked when tapped/ osf shocker damp/osr tyre cracking/slight imbalance too rear brakes on RBT

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,002 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,899 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 36,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,235 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,715 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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YX52 GWJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YX52 GWJ, 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 YX52 GWJ registered?

YX52 GWJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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