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YX52 OLV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,128 mi
Last recorded183,128 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 OLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 183,128 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated slight weeping?? (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 174,410 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 174,410 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 169,318 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 169,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 164,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 164,482 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 159,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 153,044 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 144,666 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 136,172 miles

air bag light on.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 136,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 128,185 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 118,618 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 118,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2006 108,607 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 87,941 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 OLV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

YX52 OLV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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