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AE52 GYF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,663 mi
Last recorded116,663 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 GYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 116,663 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 116,663 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 110,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 110,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2008 110,262 miles

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

exhaust corroded

fluid on rear suspension spheres

front tyres low on tread

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 100,220 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006
Pass 19 Oct 2005 74,858 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 69,496 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 74,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AE52 GYF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE52 GYF, 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 AE52 GYF registered?

AE52 GYF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is AE52 GYF safe to buy?

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