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EF52 TDV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,584 mi
Last recorded75,584 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 TDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,167 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 68,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 60,252 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 60,252 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,211 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 47,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 45,727 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 45,727 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 44,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,847 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,702 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,220 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 40,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,337 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,596 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,398 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,471 miles

left hand rear tyre worn to 3.m.m.

right hand rear tyre worn to 4.m.m.

screw in tread of right hand rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2005 28,268 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 TDV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF52 TDV, 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 EF52 TDV registered?

EF52 TDV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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