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ML52 ONB

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

201,536 mi
Last recorded201,536 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 ONB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 201,536 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 201,518 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2013 198,668 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 195,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 195,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 191,169 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 185,191 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 173,357 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 148,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front handbrake cables outer caseing perished

Pass 20 Oct 2008 148,416 miles

front handbrake cables outer caseing perished

Pass 23 Oct 2007 125,255 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 125,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 104,172 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 104,172 miles

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

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 ONB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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