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ML52 HWT

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,823 mi
Last recorded99,823 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 HWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 98,934 miles

engine management light on.

service light on.

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 97,892 miles

engine management light on.

service light on.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 97,892 miles

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

engine management light on.

service light on.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 97,038 miles

fluid leak from engine.,

Pass 27 Jan 2014 93,589 miles

HEADLAMP COVERS ARE WORN

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

THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS WORN AND DAMP

Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,569 miles

POWER STEERING HOSES ARE DAMP

WINDSCREEN AZONE IS DAMAGED

Fail 6 Feb 2013 90,566 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

POWER STEERING HOSES ARE DAMP

WINDSCREEN AZONE IS DAMAGED

Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,963 miles

CENTRE REAR HYDROLIC SPHERE IS DAMP

FRONT DROP LINKS ARE WORN

HEADLAMP COVERS ARE WORN

POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP

Fail 18 Jan 2012 85,955 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

CENTRE REAR HYDROLIC SPHERE IS DAMP

FRONT DROP LINKS ARE WORN

HEADLAMP COVERS ARE WORN

POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP

Fail 11 Jan 2011 82,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,299 miles

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light on

undertray and side skirts fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2010 78,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light on

undertray and side skirts fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine managment light on

Fail 26 Jan 2009 75,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine managment light on

Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 73,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 68,440 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 68,440 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 64,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HWT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ML52 HWT, 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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ML52 HWT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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