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WA52 MLO

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,138 mi
Last recorded165,138 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 MLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 165,138 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 2 Oct 2015 150,853 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 144,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 144,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 134,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside registration plate light slighty dim

nearside side light slightly dim

Pass 1 Aug 2012 126,023 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 119,072 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 119,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 111,898 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 111,898 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 103,171 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 103,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 98,993 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 98,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 95,864 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 95,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 88,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 75,391 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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WA52 MLO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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