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CE52 EFL

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,427 mi
Last recorded127,427 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 EFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 127,427 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 108,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 88,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,411 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,465 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,919 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,906 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,079 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 47,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 29,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 29,574 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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CE52 EFL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE52 EFL, 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 CE52 EFL registered?

CE52 EFL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is CE52 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 EFL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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