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YX52 GWU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,908 mi
Last recorded114,908 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 GWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 114,908 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 114,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 103,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 91,472 miles

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 89,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 87,347 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 83,079 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 81,728 miles

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

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2012 81,728 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,620 miles

Offside front park brake effort slightly low

Rear center sphere damp

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,119 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,480 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,332 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 34,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,429 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 29,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,788 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 GWU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel 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 GWU, 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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YX52 GWU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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