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WA52 ETX

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,830 mi
Last recorded124,830 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 ETX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2018 124,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking SUSPENSION SHOCK RUBBER PIPE BROKEN OFF (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component leaking SUSPENSION SHOCK (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre rotten and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 107,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 107,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,631 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,705 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,907 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 85,066 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,337 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,310 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,816 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,728 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,310 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,757 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 25,931 miles

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

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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WA52 ETX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WA52 ETX, 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 WA52 ETX registered?

WA52 ETX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is WA52 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA52 ETX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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