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MA52 CTO

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,149 mi
Last recorded80,149 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 CTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,149 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre & rear section (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,375 miles

EML light on dash

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

dip stick handel broken

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,121 miles

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

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

eml warning light on

Fail 2 Mar 2015 64,121 miles

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

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

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

eml warning light on

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,671 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,186 miles

front brakepads appear low,recommend further inspection

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,153 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 41,153 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,219 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,497 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,078 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,062 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 CTO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA52 CTO, 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 MA52 CTO registered?

MA52 CTO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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