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ML52 HXD

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,115 mi
Last recorded159,115 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2013 159,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 152,430 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 152,403 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2011 146,950 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 142,901 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 137,971 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 121,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 121,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 113,166 miles

o/side front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2007 113,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/side front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2006 105,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 98,338 miles

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

brake fluid level near min

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2005 98,338 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

brake fluid level near min

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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 HXD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

ML52 HXD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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