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ML52 HXU

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,572 mi
Last recorded145,572 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 HXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 145,572 miles

o/s/r lamp minor cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2011 145,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 135,812 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 117,569 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 117,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 105,590 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 105,590 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 105,579 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Please note n/s/f tyre freathing

Fail 20 Nov 2007 105,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Nov 2006 97,564 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 HXU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

ML52 HXU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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