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CU02 WXF

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,359 mi
Last recorded151,359 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 WXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 151,359 miles

nearside front slight leak of fluid from suspension

Fail 24 Jan 2014 151,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside front slight leak of fluid from suspension

Pass 10 Jan 2013 141,535 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Drivers door not 100% on opening (opens from inside and out 9/10 times attempted)

Vehicle appears to have been stood for a long period of time prior to test

no lens cap on O/S number plate lamp

Fail 9 Jan 2013 141,535 miles

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

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

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

Drivers door not 100% on opening opens from inside and out 9/10 times attempted

Vehicle appears to have been stood for a long period of time prior to test

both rear brake discs corroded

no lens cap on O/S number plate lamp

Pass 3 Aug 2011 134,210 miles

Oil leak

o/s number plate lamp lens missing

o/s/f suspension unit has a light mist of oil

Fail 1 Aug 2011 134,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s number plate lamp lens missing

o/s/f suspension unit has a light mist of oil

Pass 2 Aug 2010 123,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear accumulators slightly corroded(ALL)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 123,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear accumulators slightly corroded(ALL)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 113,158 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 113,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 99,521 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2008 98,876 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,220 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 60,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 52,576 miles

Rear brake pads getting thin

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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CU02 WXF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 CU02 WXF, 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 CU02 WXF registered?

CU02 WXF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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