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DG52 CWV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,015 mi
Last recorded150,015 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 CWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 150,015 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 150,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 145,322 miles

Nearside Front disc

child seat fitted

exhaust blowing at back box

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 145,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front disc

child seat fitted

exhaust blowing at back box

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 138,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 136,960 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

owner states that a second hand speedo has been fitted hence milage shown is mutch higher than actual milage,

Pass 29 Mar 2013 54,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,829 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,677 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,393 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,229 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 38,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,350 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 31,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 21,828 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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DG52 CWV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DG52 CWV, 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 DG52 CWV registered?

DG52 CWV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is DG52 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 CWV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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