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WA52 NWU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,540 mi
Last recorded136,540 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 134,671 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 134,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 132,627 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 132,627 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 131,562 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 131,562 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 121,970 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 121,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 111,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 88,447 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 88,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 75,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,859 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,347 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 62,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,814 miles

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

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 NWU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA52 NWU registered?

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

Is WA52 NWU safe to buy?

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