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WF52 WFM

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,708 mi
Last recorded125,708 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 WFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,708 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 125,708 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking strut return pipe (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65x15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 119,573 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 119,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2014 113,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 106,199 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,766 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 92,766 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 82,128 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 74,090 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 74,090 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,418 miles

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Oct 2009 65,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,051 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 57,051 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,162 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 46,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,560 miles

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Fail 3 Oct 2006 33,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 24,255 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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WF52 WFM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WF52 WFM, 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 WF52 WFM registered?

WF52 WFM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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