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ML52 XUW

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,541 mi
Last recorded150,541 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 XUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 150,541 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 150,541 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 144,735 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 138,394 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 138,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 132,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 125,090 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 118,674 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 112,349 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 107,492 miles

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

offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2008 102,271 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 91,503 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 76,278 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 XUW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

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

Is ML52 XUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML52 XUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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