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MW02 SWU

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,835 mi
Last recorded106,835 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,835 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,234 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 99,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

plastic panels fitted not allowing full under vehical inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2013 99,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

plastic panels fitted not allowing full under vehical inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,146 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,470 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,474 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 64,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 53,907 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,922 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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MW02 SWU 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 90.9%.

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 MW02 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

MW02 SWU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is MW02 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW02 SWU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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