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WK52 CHL

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,846 mi
Last recorded62,846 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,846 miles

Rear bump stops missing/deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, undertrays also fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 58,941 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking gaiter split (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,375 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 1 Sep 2014 45,505 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,997 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY POOR WIPER BLADES,THIS HAS CREATED VISUAL PROBLEMS.POLYCARBONATE HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE POOR GIVING LOW LIGHT OUTPUT.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen has wiper marks

Fail 7 Sep 2012 44,193 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cannot see front brake pads to check

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,472 miles

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,155 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

headlamp dips have flat rather than cut off patterns

screen marked at edge of wipers sweep

suspension pipes corroded

tyre nearside front 2mm edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,773 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in tyre nearside rear

screen marked

slight binding on rear nearside brake

spare worn out

Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,530 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 28,464 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,738 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 22,738 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

left hand indicator switch has an intermitant fault unless used vigourously

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm' tread depth {legal limit being 1'6mm}

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 CHL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WK52 CHL, 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 CHL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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