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WJ52 DDZ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,202 mi
Last recorded143,202 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 DDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 143,202 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring view to certain components

gearknob sticky in reverse

offside rear backplate damaged

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 143,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring view to certain components

gearknob sticky in reverse

offside rear backplate damaged

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,075 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear back plates slightly corrodeed

Fail 19 Sep 2014 124,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear back plates slightly corrodeed

Pass 13 Sep 2013 118,079 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 111,486 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,190 miles

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

advise nearside front brake pad warning sensor wire is broken

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 96,189 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise nearside front brake pad warning sensor wire is broken

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 86,281 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,077 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,412 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 40,593 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 40,584 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WJ52 DDZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WJ52 DDZ, 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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WJ52 DDZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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