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MJ52 UPA

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,742 mi
Last recorded141,742 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 UPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 141,742 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front suspension dampers have a light misting of oil

offside front tyre edges worn (205/65r15v)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 140,893 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front suspension dampers have a light misting of oil

offside front tyre edges worn (205/65r15v)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 116,639 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 116,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 101,411 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,903 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jun 2010 89,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 78,252 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,246 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 67,106 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,293 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 43,779 miles

emissions to weak for machine to register †results

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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MJ52 UPA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ52 UPA, 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 MJ52 UPA registered?

MJ52 UPA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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