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MA52 AYG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,840 mi
Last recorded140,840 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 AYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 140,840 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 140,840 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 140,807 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all four tyre valves deterioated

all four tyres in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2016 135,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 128,087 miles

front suspension units damp

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 128,087 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front suspension units damp

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 117,784 miles

Oil leak

suspension units damp

Pass 26 Sep 2013 104,218 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both front seatbelts slow returning

suspension/brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 95,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front seat belts slow to retract

rear suspension accumulaters slightly damp

Pass 23 Jul 2011 81,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

front brake discs worn

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,704 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,313 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 58,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,284 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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MA52 AYG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 MA52 AYG, 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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MA52 AYG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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