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ML52 ZDU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,857 mi
Last recorded93,857 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2024 93,857 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2023 88,202 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2021 80,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 68,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 61,138 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 61,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 59,596 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,671 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,765 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,889 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,664 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 44,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,307 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,947 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 34,737 miles

n/s/r inner disccorroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,606 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,791 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 16,337 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 ZDU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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