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CU52 XLD

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,994 mi
Last recorded100,994 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 XLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,994 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Gaiter on n/s ball joint is split.

Gaiter on n/s rear suspension unit is broken.

Oil on engine.

Rear suspension feels a bit soft.

Some oil around rear suspension units.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 100,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Covers preventing access to some components.

Gaiter on n/s ball joint is split.

Gaiter on n/s rear suspension unit is broken.

Oil is just above maximum.

Oil on engine.

Rear suspension feels a bit soft.

Some oil around rear suspension units.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 89,180 miles

Ball joint gaiters are splitting.

Front number plate is deteriorating & only just acceptable.

N/s rear tyre is wearing on the edge.

O/s rear suspension unit is damp.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 89,114 miles

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

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

Ball joint gaiters are splitting.

Front number plate is deteriorating & only just acceptable.

N/s rear tyre is wearing on the edge.

O/s rear suspension unit is damp.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,570 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front number plate light is deteriorating.

N/s rear tryre is close to the limit.

O/s rear suspen sion unit is damp.

O/s wiper rubber is deteriorating.

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,892 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front number plate is only just acceptable.

O/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

Some play in n /s front anti roll bar link.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 66,892 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front number plate is only just acceptable.

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

O/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

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

Some play in n /s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,681 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 55,681 miles

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

Extensive covers preventing access to some components.

Front number plate discolouring.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,799 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 43,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 53,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 33,183 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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CU52 XLD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XLD, 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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CU52 XLD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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