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CA51 CWC

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,686 mi
Last recorded116,686 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 CWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,686 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 109,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,714 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 90,714 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 80,447 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 80,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,526 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,413 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 59,413 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,858 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 51,858 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 45,655 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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CA51 CWC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CA51 CWC, 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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CA51 CWC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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