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MW51 ZSE

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,850 mi
Last recorded89,850 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 ZSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 89,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 89,802 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,324 miles

osr door does not open from outside

Fail 23 Dec 2010 79,274 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

osr door does not open from outside

Fail 21 Dec 2009 74,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 74,636 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,160 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 68,160 miles

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

n/s rear tyre close to wear markers/sidewall deterioated

Pass 28 Dec 2007 60,337 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,769 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 55,769 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,490 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZSE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZSE, 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 MW51 ZSE registered?

MW51 ZSE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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