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WL52 HCV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,411 mi
Last recorded189,411 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 HCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 189,411 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 184,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2016 184,357 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 169,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 169,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 151,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 133,958 miles

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

advise n/s headlight lens

Fail 23 May 2013 133,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise n/s headlight lens

Pass 28 May 2012 116,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 98,560 miles

Balance weights fitted to offside rear wheel slightly fouling brake caliper

Different tyre sizes fitted to front axle (195/65-15) compared to rear axle (205/65-15)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 98,560 miles

Balance weights fitted to offside rear wheel slightly fouling brake caliper

Different tyre sizes fitted to front axle (195/65-15) compared to rear axle (205/65-15)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,949 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 92,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 81,262 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,630 miles

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

front number plate fading

Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,518 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 54,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,043 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 28,246 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

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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WL52 HCV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 WL52 HCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL52 HCV registered?

WL52 HCV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is WL52 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL52 HCV 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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