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2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,021 mi
Last recorded136,021 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 CFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 136,021 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 136,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 128,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 128,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 120,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 120,328 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 113,913 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 113,752 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

oil visiable around back axel area no leaks noyed

rear pads not visiable noise when braking noticed

Fail 6 Mar 2010 103,952 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 103,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 85,535 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 85,487 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,708 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 65,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WK52 CFU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WK52 CFU, 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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WK52 CFU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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