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WG51 VLT

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,875 mi
Last recorded102,875 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 VLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 102,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 92,630 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,317 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 80,272 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 68,088 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 68,081 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,382 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,144 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,197 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Jan 2010 42,694 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,299 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,102 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,967 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 26,945 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 196,922 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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WG51 VLT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG51 VLT, 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 WG51 VLT registered?

WG51 VLT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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