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EF52 CLJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,907 mi
Last recorded115,907 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 CLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,907 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 115,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 111,132 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,944 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,581 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,495 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,352 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,207 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 66,735 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2008 58,019 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 37,876 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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EF52 CLJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF52 CLJ, 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 EF52 CLJ registered?

EF52 CLJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is EF52 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 CLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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