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T55 MJW

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,770 mi
Last recorded37,770 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 MJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 37,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 33,480 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 33,466 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 26,667 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 26,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 26,114 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 25,764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 25,453 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 24,919 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,533 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 23,893 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,325 miles

Offside Front suspension leg slight misting of oil

Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 21,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 19,917 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,308 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 17,247 miles

front tyres starting to show signs of wear. 205/65/15

Fail 15 Oct 2011 17,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres starting to show signs of wear. 205/65/15

Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,813 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,247 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 12,048 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 10,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,195 miles

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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T55 MJW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T55 MJW, 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 T55 MJW registered?

T55 MJW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is T55 MJW safe to buy?

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