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AK52 PZW

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

220,254 mi
Last recorded220,254 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 PZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 220,254 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 213,404 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 206,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 197,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 189,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 180,686 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 173,559 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 173,559 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 164,610 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 153,126 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 143,042 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 133,000 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 132,934 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

OSF tyre getting low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion exhaust + discs

slight play rear susp

Pass 5 Aug 2010 123,256 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 119,521 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 119,521 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 100,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 76,563 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 53,507 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 53,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2006 31,156 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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AK52 PZW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK52 PZW, 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 AK52 PZW registered?

AK52 PZW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is AK52 PZW safe to buy?

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