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CX52 EWU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,554 mi
Last recorded113,554 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 EWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,554 miles

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2013 105,863 miles

rear number plate deteriorated, o/s/f dip beam different to n/s/f, service light on, bottom engine cover insecure, rear exhaust mount rubber worn, frontt shockers slight seepage (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 105,863 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated, o/s/f dip beam different to n/s/f, service light on, bottom engine cover insecure, rear exhaust mount rubber worn, frontt shockers slight seepage (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 99,171 miles

rear reg plate deteriorating slightly,nsf lower balljoint slight lift-investigate,osf shocker bit damp-poss lubricant

Fail 19 Oct 2012 99,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear reg plate deteriorating slightly,nsf lower balljoint slight lift-investigate,osf shocker bit damp-poss lubricant

Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,055 miles

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

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

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

corrosion o/s rear hydraulic suspension pipe

Fail 20 Oct 2011 90,044 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

corrosion o/s rear hydraulic suspension pipe

Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,406 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle not reading on smoke meter/pass

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,781 miles

rear exhaust heat shield adrift...

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,907 miles

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

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 EWU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EWU, 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 EWU registered?

CX52 EWU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is CX52 EWU safe to buy?

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