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CN52 WXG

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,240 mi
Last recorded178,240 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 WXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 178,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 167,596 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 160,231 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

cill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2023 160,231 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

cill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 154,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 149,335 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 149,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,333 miles

Front Slight "Blow" from front exhaust

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 138,579 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 138,579 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 131,144 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 131,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Small hole in front exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2018 125,423 miles

Rear wiper blade splitting

Fail 5 Apr 2018 125,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2017 116,276 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 116,276 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,927 miles

Covers over both sills unable to fully inspect

Drivers seat belt slow to recoil

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deterioating

Right hand washer jet weak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,970 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 2 Apr 2014 84,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear wiper blade starting to split

Slight oil loss from right hand rear suspension unit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 75,162 miles

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

Rear wiper splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,492 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,839 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Apr 2010 47,839 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear 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 Apr 2009 36,751 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,751 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,888 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,284 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 19,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fluid stain o/s/r area

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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CN52 WXG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CN52 WXG, 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 CN52 WXG registered?

CN52 WXG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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