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MD51 EKW

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 EKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 153,041 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 148,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 148,470 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 142,579 miles

Centre Brake Lamp Not Working

Boot Area Fully Loaded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Low Engine oil warning (Topped up)

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

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

Rear Suspention slight leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers in poor Condition

Fail 23 Oct 2014 142,579 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Boot Area Fully Loaded

Centre Brake Lamp Not Working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Low Engine oil warning (Topped up)

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

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

Rear Suspention slight leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers in poor Condition

Pass 21 Oct 2013 130,869 miles

exhaust back box is corroding

n/s/f door does not open from inside the vechile

tyre pressure warning comes on saying tyre pressure valve is missing.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 130,188 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

O/S/F caliper wind deflector missing !

Pass 10 Oct 2012 119,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 116,329 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 113,491 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 111,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 107,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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MD51 EKW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD51 EKW, 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 MD51 EKW registered?

MD51 EKW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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