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W888 MAT

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,498 mi
Last recorded113,498 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 MAT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,498 miles

All suspension struts slight misting

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 110,234 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut has misting

Nearside Rear suspension strut has misting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension strut has misting

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension strut has misting

Pass 3 Jun 2024 107,796 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front wipers poor

Pass 19 May 2023 104,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension sphere has light misting of oil

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension sphere has light misting of oil

Fail 15 May 2023 104,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension sphere has light misting of oil

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension sphere has light misting of oil

Pass 12 May 2022 99,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension sphere damp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension sphere damp

Fail 10 May 2022 99,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pre-cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense clouded.. beam pattern affected (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense clouded.. beam pattern affected (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear suspension sphere damp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension sphere damp

Pass 13 May 2021 91,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension sphere damp

Fail 10 May 2021 91,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension sphere damp

Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear damp around n/s rear suspension sphere

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight wear n/s front tyre inner shoulder

Fail 9 Jun 2020 88,311 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear damp around n/s rear suspension sphere

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight wear n/s front tyre inner shoulder

Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,757 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 82,757 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 75,801 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 75,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 71,911 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,902 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,786 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,805 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,177 miles

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

reat tyres deteriorating / crack appearing in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,833 miles

N.S.R/O.S.R. suspension units slightly damp with fluid.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 20,793 miles

N.S.R. tyre worn.

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

O.S.R. tyre starting to crack in tread.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,168 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 19,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,096 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,070 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005

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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W888 MAT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W888 MAT, 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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W888 MAT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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