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MT02 MWE

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,183 mi
Last recorded125,183 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 MWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 125,183 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 125,183 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 120,581 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 117,951 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 115,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 113,132 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 111,187 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 108,962 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 108,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 105,825 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 105,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009
Pass 3 Jun 2008 96,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 90,346 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 78,293 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 78,293 miles

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

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

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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MT02 MWE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MT02 MWE, 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 MT02 MWE registered?

MT02 MWE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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