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MV52 TWP

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,523 mi
Last recorded118,523 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 TWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 118,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 118,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 118,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 118,140 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 118,140 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,823 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 117,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,833 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 114,478 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 110,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspention pipes corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 110,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspention pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 104,469 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 104,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2012 103,640 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Mar 2012 103,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 102,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 96,994 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 88,210 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on rear silencer

offside front tyre worn below limit on inner shoulder (limit 1.6mm)

rear number plate slightly discolored

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Aug 2007 82,508 miles

light misting of oil on offside rear suspension unit

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Aug 2006 76,448 miles

nearside rear door will not open from inside or outside but is latched securely closed

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2006 76,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear door will not open from inside or outside but is latched securely closed

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 TWP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TWP, 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 MV52 TWP registered?

MV52 TWP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is MV52 TWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV52 TWP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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