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WF52 WFV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,732 mi
Last recorded131,732 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 WFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 131,732 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 131,732 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 129,940 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 126,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 125,233 miles

rear suspension pipes rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2020 125,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension pipes rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2019 122,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 119,995 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 116,359 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 116,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,184 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 113,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,525 miles

Nearside Rear 215/55/16 tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear 215/55/16 tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 108,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 108,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2013 103,297 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 99,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 97,300 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 91,432 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side wiperblade split on end

Pass 5 Nov 2010 91,432 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side wiperblade split on end

Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,417 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 83,455 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,780 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 62,857 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 39,904 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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WF52 WFV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WF52 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

WF52 WFV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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