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AU52 WAA

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,583 mi
Last recorded98,583 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 WAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 98,583 miles

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess osr (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,158 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,526 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 96,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,589 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,505 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 94,505 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,757 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 92,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,133 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 87,336 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,976 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 71,026 miles

Wiper blades split at ends.

Front discs wearing.

Front pads wearing.

Headlight lenses opaque, surface crazed, poor image, diffused light.

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2009 64,271 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 56,446 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,446 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,169 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,409 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 30,197 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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AU52 WAA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU52 WAA, 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 AU52 WAA registered?

AU52 WAA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AU52 WAA safe to buy?

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