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MT52 LVL

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,641 mi
Last recorded167,641 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 LVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2014 167,641 miles

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 167,641 miles

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 162,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 157,791 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 157,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 157,694 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 151,146 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 151,142 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 139,460 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 129,105 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 129,105 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 116,943 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 116,943 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 106,530 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 90,795 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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MT52 LVL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT52 LVL, 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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MT52 LVL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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