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CX52 EVU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,170 mi
Last recorded139,170 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 EVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 139,170 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Slight leakage from bellows suspension

Pass 11 Jun 2015 136,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 136,094 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 133,371 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 130,128 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 126,349 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 119,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake fluid level low

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 May 2010 108,157 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 108,157 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 95,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 79,539 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 61,081 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,421 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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CX52 EVU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CX52 EVU, 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 CX52 EVU registered?

CX52 EVU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is CX52 EVU safe to buy?

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