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MW51 DWM

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,218 mi
Last recorded89,218 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 DWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 89,218 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,434 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main front to rear brake pipes covered not allowing a full inspection

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main front to rear brake pipes covered not allowing a full inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 64,109 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 64,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,063 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,515 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 39,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 31,255 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 31,206 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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MW51 DWM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MW51 DWM, 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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MW51 DWM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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