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YX52 VJN

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,046 mi
Last recorded129,046 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 VJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 129,046 miles

front suspension units damp

oil leak

osr tyre on limit

w/screen damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2017 129,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

foot brake efficiency 51% (Passmark 50%)

front suspension units damp

nsf brake pad low

oil leak

osf brake disc corroded..inner

osf footbrake weak

osr tyre on limit

w/screen damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2016 121,846 miles

nsr suspension unit damp

osf suspension leg damp

windscreen damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2016 121,845 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened to rear T junction (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsr suspension unit damp

osf suspension leg damp

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2015 115,425 miles

nsf flexi damp

osf leg damp

Fail 5 Jun 2015 115,425 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nsf and rear flexis damp

osf leg damp

Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,556 miles

beam patterns poor

front/rear tyres different sizes

surface corrosion on brake pipes @ rear

Fail 4 Jun 2014 106,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

beam patterns poor

front brake discs heavily corroded..inners

front/rear tyres different sizes

surface corrosion on brake pipes @ rear

Pass 31 May 2013 96,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 96,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 96,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 92,947 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 80,682 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 80,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,114 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 67,927 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 67,914 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 62,730 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 VJN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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