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MW02 THV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,878 mi
Last recorded143,878 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 THV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 143,878 miles

airbag fault displayed on lcd screen

front registration plate damaged and faded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 143,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag fault displayed on lcd screen

front registration plate damaged and faded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 137,210 miles

nearside front cv boot slight seepage

oily residue front of engine

Fail 23 Jan 2015 137,210 miles

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

nearside front cv boot slight seepage

oily residue front of engine

Pass 12 Feb 2014 130,460 miles

offside front wiper deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2014 130,444 miles

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

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

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

offside front wiper deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2013 122,072 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 118,914 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 118,914 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 115,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 111,851 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 95,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 82,346 miles

wear to front brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2006 82,108 miles

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

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 THV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 THV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW02 THV registered?

MW02 THV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is MW02 THV safe to buy?

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