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ML52 FHC

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,160 mi
Last recorded131,160 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 FHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 131,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,542 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 125,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,114 miles

near side rear suspension unit damp but not leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,157 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 92,157 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,849 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 81,849 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,552 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 66,482 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 58,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 58,147 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,650 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 27,907 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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ML52 FHC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML52 FHC, 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 ML52 FHC registered?

ML52 FHC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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