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CK52 FWS

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

98,370 mi
Last recorded98,370 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 FWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 98,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside outer and offside inner also both perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear suspension fluid bottle/bubble seeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills have plastic covers unable to test for corrosion

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,252 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

headlight patterns slightly blurred.possible slight hydraulic leak to o/s/f and n/s/r suspension units

possible intermittant abs fault

rear hub back plates rusted.some rust to both outer floors

Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake back plates corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2020 98,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,085 miles

underside has some surface corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2019 98,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some cvorrosion in underbody

Fail 11 Mar 2019 98,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some cvorrosion in underbody

Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 96,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,263 miles

suspectsome wear in rear radius arm bushes. wear in brake discs.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 94,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

suspectsome wear in rear radius arm bushes. wear in brake discs.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,448 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint has some wear

Fail 2 Mar 2016 93,446 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f lower ball joint has some wear

Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,802 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 89,799 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,497 miles

slight fluid leak from hydralic system wear on all discs slight play in o/s rack end slight wear in sus bushes

Fail 21 Feb 2014 86,497 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight fluid leak from hydralic system wear on all discs slight play in o/s rack end slight wear in sus bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2013 84,913 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 84,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,909 miles

offside repeater faded.offside rear suspension unit appears damp

rear brake calipers appear to have limited clearance with wheels

Fail 28 Feb 2012 81,902 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside repeater faded.offside rear suspension unit appears damp

Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,497 miles

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

some wear in b rake discs. slight leak o/s rear sus. unit.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,497 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

some wear in b rake discs. slight leak o/s rear sus. unit.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,578 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 72,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,868 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 58,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,144 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 49,144 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 49,135 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,909 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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CK52 FWS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 CK52 FWS, 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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CK52 FWS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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