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WA52 NLF

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,724 mi
Last recorded160,724 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 NLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 160,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REAR XHAUST FOULING REAR TOW BAR

STEEL WHEEL FITTED TO N/S/F

Fail 15 Jul 2019 160,680 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REAR XHAUST FOULING REAR TOW BAR

STEEL WHEEL FITTED TO N/S/F

Pass 20 Jul 2018 155,478 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 155,455 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 150,109 miles

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

O/S/F HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHT DETERIORATING

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

SLIGHT LEAK @ XHAUST JOINT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK INTERCOOLER PIPE

UNDERTRAY MISSING

Pass 7 Jul 2016 145,264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 135,474 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 125,514 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 117,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 117,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade has slight split on ends

Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,396 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 106,390 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 98,935 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,095 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 89,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,443 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 68,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 47,279 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 36,997 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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 NLF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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