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AY52 WBV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,702 mi
Last recorded118,702 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 118,702 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,044 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,781 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 94,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,114 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,122 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 81,118 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,325 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 75,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,850 miles

Could not check rear belts effectively with seat covers in place. Vehicle needs to presented without them.

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes binding slightly

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,320 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,084 miles

rear seat belts not checked-rear seats removed

Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,086 miles

o/s/f brake binding on slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,401 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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AY52 WBV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY52 WBV, 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 AY52 WBV registered?

AY52 WBV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is AY52 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 WBV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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