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CV52 WLG

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

200,779 mi
Last recorded200,779 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 200,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 200,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 186,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat (has been pasted) but leaking (7.1.2)

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

under trays fitted obscuring most components

Fail 8 Nov 2016 186,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat (has been pasted) but leaking (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted obscuring most components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 174,885 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside both rear brake discs/also slight brake judder (3.5.1i)

slight exhaust leak front & rear of catalitic converter

Fail 24 Nov 2015 174,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front out of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside both rear brake discs/also slight brake judder (3.5.1i)

slight exhaust leak front & rear of catalitic converter

Pass 18 Nov 2014 160,337 miles

Brake bind offside front

Fluid leak offside front wheelarch/Wheel liner fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 146,650 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HEAVY WEAR INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 132,280 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 119,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

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

Unable to fully check underbody due to the fitted underbody covers.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 107,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 107,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 93,928 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 93,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,179 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,460 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 58,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,885 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 23,382 miles

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

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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CV52 WLG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV52 WLG, 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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CV52 WLG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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