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YX52 LMU

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,875 mi
Last recorded200,875 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 LMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 200,875 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 200,868 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 194,948 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 189,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 181,514 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 181,514 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 170,655 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 159,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 159,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 150,493 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 150,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 144,145 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 133,942 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 122,514 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Fail 31 May 2008 122,514 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 109,291 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 91,908 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 91,908 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nail in n,s,f tyre

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 LMU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX52 LMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX52 LMU registered?

YX52 LMU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is YX52 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX52 LMU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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