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WG52 XAC

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,883 mi
Last recorded125,883 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 XAC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 125,883 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 125,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 102,830 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 102,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 81,705 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 81,705 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,998 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2015 79,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2014 76,421 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 76,421 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,823 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,606 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,172 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,944 miles

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

front brakes discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,038 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 48,246 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,005 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 XAC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

WG52 XAC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WG52 XAC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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