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MT52 MFK

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,241 mi
Last recorded120,241 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 MFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 120,241 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

plastic covers fitted in engine bay

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2019 120,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2018 116,539 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 116,472 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 112,417 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 109,945 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

top covers and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 12 May 2016 109,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex i hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner /outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

top covers and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

tow bar electrics are fouling onto exhaust rear box

Pass 14 May 2015 105,801 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 102,546 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 99,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 95,445 miles

nearside front tyre approching tread wear indicators .

Pass 10 May 2011 86,632 miles

rear suspension metal fluid pipe developing surface rust

Fail 10 May 2011 86,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension metal fluid pipe developing surface rust

Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,804 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 76,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre approching wear indicators on tread

Pass 14 Apr 2009 67,180 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on edges of tread

Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,788 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 58,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,405 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 39,614 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 MFK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT52 MFK, 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 MFK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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