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MA52 ENV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,897 mi
Last recorded87,897 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 ENV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 87,897 miles

all pipes have corrosion

both rear shocker leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,637 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear supension slight leakage

Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,632 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 82,632 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,614 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 80,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,936 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 78,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 77,700 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,670 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 75,668 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,746 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 73,742 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,099 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 72,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,473 miles

advise slihgt dampness o/s/f susp unit

Fail 21 Oct 2008 70,473 miles

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

advise slihgt dampness o/s/f susp unit

Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,487 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 67,414 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 67,403 miles

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 67,395 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 65,159 miles

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

bottom skirt on front bumper insecure

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 ENV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MA52 ENV, 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 ENV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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