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YX52 ZFC

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,004 mi
Last recorded132,004 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 ZFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 132,004 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,322 miles

brake check

Fail 30 Oct 2017 129,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. and centre rear (6.2.A.2)

brake check

Pass 23 Oct 2016 123,891 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre inner tread worn

Offside rear seat back catch difficult to close

Oil leak top of engine

Parking brake close to minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Aug 2014 106,328 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,772 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,410 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 85,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,026 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 77,026 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 70,323 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 70,323 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,621 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 60,621 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,993 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,472 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 45,472 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,993 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,734 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 30,631 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZFC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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