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WA52 UCP

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,593 mi
Last recorded173,593 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 173,593 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 173,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 169,474 miles

Front Bumper insecure n/s corner ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 165,495 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 162,168 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 17 Oct 2014 157,776 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 157,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 141,658 miles

n/s/r back plate missing

Fail 19 Jul 2013 141,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/r back plate missing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 129,680 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 129,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 117,886 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 104,805 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2009 93,726 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,406 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 81,405 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,624 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 68,624 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,133 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 42,157 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 UCP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

WA52 UCP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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