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MV52 EYP

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,254 mi
Last recorded115,254 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 EYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 115,254 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 110,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,727 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 104,443 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

misting of oil on front suspension units

oil leak

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2014 104,443 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

misting of oil on front suspension units

oil leak

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 100,137 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fluid suspension pipes as marked around steering rack have a misting of oil ( may not be suspension fluid )

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,303 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2011 87,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,732 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 83,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,586 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 80,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,784 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 74,194 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 67,886 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 67,886 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 57,002 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 57,002 miles

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

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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MV52 EYP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV52 EYP, 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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MV52 EYP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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