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ML52 YNW

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,262 mi
Last recorded175,262 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 175,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 166,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both rear suspension units showing light mist of oil.

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Oct 2016 166,920 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both rear suspension units showing light mist of oil.

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Aug 2015 151,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 139,734 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 121,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

damp around offsie rear suspension unit

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2013 121,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

damp around offsie rear suspension unit

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2012 108,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 91,433 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 81,882 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 77,181 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 77,181 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 63,537 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 41,722 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 YNW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNW, 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 YNW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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