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PE52 MUW

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,645 mi
Last recorded66,645 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 MUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 66,645 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cv Boot Detached As Fixing Clip Broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension Pipes Are Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension light misting of oil

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 65,400 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension light misting of oil

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension bellow has a weep of fluid

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,308 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 63,306 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 60,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 60,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorating

Fail 21 Aug 2018 58,678 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,121 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

power steering pipes damp

Fail 9 Aug 2017 57,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

power steering pipes damp

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,869 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,714 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 54,712 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,496 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 53,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,855 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,089 miles

airbag fault on dash warning system

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,480 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 48,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,911 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,022 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,999 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,939 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 16,047 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 16,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o,s front tyre damaged in tread pattern close to limit,split in tread pattern

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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PE52 MUW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 PE52 MUW, 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 PE52 MUW registered?

PE52 MUW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is PE52 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE52 MUW shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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