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MW02 MXX

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,406 mi
Last recorded125,406 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 MXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2011 125,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 119,226 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 119,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 114,924 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 114,924 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 103,856 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 103,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 93,256 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 93,256 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,105 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 73,095 miles

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

front legs damp

front wipers smearing slightly

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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MW02 MXX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MW02 MXX, 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 MW02 MXX registered?

MW02 MXX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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