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CU52 CPN

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,518 mi
Last recorded96,518 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 CPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,518 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 96,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,977 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 87,977 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,060 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,794 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 60,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,889 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,108 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,765 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 36,765 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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CU52 CPN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CU52 CPN, 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

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What year was CU52 CPN registered?

CU52 CPN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is CU52 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 CPN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU52 CPN have outstanding finance?

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