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MA52 XDW

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,996 mi
Last recorded123,996 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 123,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 123,996 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 123,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe corroded

Plastic covers

Fail 29 Sep 2020 123,016 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic covers

Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cuts and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 121,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cuts and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 119,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 117,935 miles

Front brake discs brakes corroded

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic covers

Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,002 miles

Nearside Front damper is damp

Offside Front park brake outer sleave is in poor condition

both sides rear suspension units are damp

front discs are slightly worn

plastic covers are fitted outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2015 113,543 miles

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

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are slightly pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2011 95,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,446 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 83,035 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,898 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside

Pass 1 Sep 2007 66,934 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and inderside of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2006 51,271 miles

covers to sills

rear wiper split

unable to fully in spect engine bay under body shielded

Fail 2 Sep 2006 51,271 miles

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

covers to sills

rear wiper split

unable to fully in spect engine bay under body shielded

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 XDW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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