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ML52 ZFK

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,081 mi
Last recorded228,081 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 ZFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 228,081 miles

same advice as fail sheet.....

Fail 6 Jan 2014 228,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

brake and hyudraulic pipes coroded.

near side front flxi brake hose insecure.

off side front bumper slightly loose

oil cap missing.

oil leak.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 207,134 miles

offside rear tyre wearing more on inside

Fail 6 Nov 2012 207,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wearing more on inside

Pass 4 Nov 2011 191,071 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 173,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 173,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 150,963 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 132,201 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 108,973 miles

Advise slight play in offside steering rack.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise offside front handbrake cable outer split but secure.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 86,017 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 62,932 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 ZFK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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