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MC52 SFN

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,475 mi
Last recorded91,475 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 SFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 91,475 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,404 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 79,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,830 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,775 miles

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

headlamp washers dont work

Fail 6 Nov 2012 69,759 miles

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

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

headlamp washers dont work

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake lever requires adjustment

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Oct 2011 55,847 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake lever requires adjustment

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,563 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,431 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 18,290 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,048 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 9,731 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MC52 SFN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MC52 SFN, 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 MC52 SFN registered?

MC52 SFN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is MC52 SFN safe to buy?

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