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MW02 WWS

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,237 mi
Last recorded115,237 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 WWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 115,237 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 115,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

different size tyres front to rear

nearside rear light lense damaged and slightly showing white light

rear exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

very slight suspension fluid leaks

Pass 16 May 2008 106,179 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 106,171 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 106,162 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 97,059 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 96,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 96,137 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 96,137 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 WWS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WWS, 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 WWS registered?

MW02 WWS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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