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BD52 WLN

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,379 mi
Last recorded131,379 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 131,379 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 131,379 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid cloce to minimum

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 111,658 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

door mirror cracked.

Fail 2 May 2012 116,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

door mirror cracked.

Pass 4 May 2011 105,597 miles

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

coolent leak, possible water pump

off side mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear.

Fail 4 May 2011 105,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

coolent leak, possible water pump

front brake discs in poor condition.

off side mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,948 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 101,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 94,593 miles

Spare tyre defective

engin managment light on

Fail 23 Mar 2009 94,593 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

engine managment light on

Pass 27 Sep 2007 86,525 miles

front number plate needs attension

Fail 27 Sep 2007 86,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate needs attension

Pass 29 Nov 2005 125,587 miles

rear registration plate seperating

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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BD52 WLN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BD52 WLN, 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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BD52 WLN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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