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WG52 DHJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

183,117 mi
Last recorded183,117 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 DHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 183,117 miles

exhaust smoky

Fail 14 Dec 2021 183,117 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT SUSPENSION PIPES SPLIT

OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROPLINK

exhaust smoky

Pass 14 Dec 2020 181,265 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 181,265 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 178,790 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 178,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s reverse light inop

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

aux belt deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2018 170,572 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 170,572 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 163,827 miles

offside front suspension damp

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Dec 2017 163,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front suspension damp

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Dec 2016 156,515 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 156,515 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 147,872 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 147,872 miles

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

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

headlamp beam image blurred

Pass 10 Dec 2014 140,253 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 134,116 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 126,101 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 118,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 107,604 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 107,604 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 98,130 miles

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

front pads half worn

Pass 22 Dec 2008 87,086 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 87,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,542 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,444 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 59,416 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 48,045 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 DHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?

WG52 DHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is WG52 DHJ safe to buy?

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