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MC52 SPV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,712 mi
Last recorded154,712 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 SPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 154,712 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 154,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 143,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 143,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 135,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 132,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 132,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking behind shock absorber leaking fluid (5.3.5 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 130,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outer edge lightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 130,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outer edge lightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 127,063 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 125,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 122,555 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 122,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb dull (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 117,310 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 110,808 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 110,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 103,865 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,106 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,198 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,788 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 62,788 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,053 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,948 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 41,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,018 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 22,256 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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MC52 SPV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SPV, 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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MC52 SPV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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