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HK52 WLA

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,900 mi
Last recorded156,900 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 WLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 156,900 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 156,900 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 146,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 146,851 miles

Centre Rear seat belt locking mechanism starting to stick

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight misting over strut unit

Nearside reverse light does not work

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract slack out of belt

Offside Front slight play inner rack joint

Offside Front strut has slight misting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear silencer corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear slightly (6.3.1d)

slight fluid residue over rear suspension stiffness regulator

Fail 13 Aug 2014 140,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 140,040 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 132,271 miles

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Fail 20 Aug 2012 121,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

drivers seat has movement

n/s/f + o/s/f suspension unit weaping fluid

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2012 121,383 miles

drivers seat has movement

n/s/f + o/s/f suspension unit weaping fluid

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2012 120,611 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front seat

rear suspension soft

Pass 21 Jun 2012 120,611 miles

offside front seat

rear suspension soft

Pass 21 Jun 2011 108,792 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 108,792 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,545 miles

boots split on nearside front amti roll bar link

Pass 1 Jul 2009 88,625 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 88,621 miles

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,074 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 79,045 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 64,335 miles

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

nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 22 Jun 2007 64,335 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 28 Jun 2006 51,281 miles

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

Offside Front 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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HK52 WLA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HK52 WLA, 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 HK52 WLA registered?

HK52 WLA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is HK52 WLA safe to buy?

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