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WG52 CNV

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,393 mi
Last recorded60,393 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 CNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,928 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 56,928 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,289 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil round offside front inner wing

Fail 20 Jan 2009 53,289 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil round offside front inner wing

Pass 2 Jan 2008 51,045 miles

engine covers fitted top and bottom of engine and evidence of fluid leak o/s/f

Pass 29 Dec 2006 46,108 miles

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

near side rear brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Dec 2006 46,108 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

near side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,191 miles

rear registration plate slight water ingresion

Pass 15 Dec 2005 35,976 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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WG52 CNV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG52 CNV, 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 WG52 CNV registered?

WG52 CNV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is WG52 CNV safe to buy?

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