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HW52 AWV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,705 mi
Last recorded92,705 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 AWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,705 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 92,663 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,234 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 85,233 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2011 81,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres have VERY uneven tread wear (possible tracking fault)

offside wiper starting to smear screen

unable to inspect underside of vehicle thoroughly due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,602 miles

slight knock in rear suspension

Fail 20 Sep 2010 74,602 miles

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

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

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

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

slight knock in rear suspension

strong smell of diesel but no obvious leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,097 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,947 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,412 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Tracking

Pass 23 Sep 2005 27,435 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 27,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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HW52 AWV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HW52 AWV, 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 HW52 AWV registered?

HW52 AWV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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