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CE52 EFW

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,307 mi
Last recorded88,307 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 EFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 88,307 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 88,307 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 78,971 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,766 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 53,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Oct 2005 53,792 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic covers

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 EFW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE52 EFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE52 EFW?

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What year was CE52 EFW registered?

CE52 EFW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is CE52 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 EFW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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