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AJ02 MGU

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,314 mi
Last recorded89,314 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 MGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,314 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 89,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 89,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 87,210 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 87,210 miles

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

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

Advise front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 81,366 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,990 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 77,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine breather broken

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,847 miles

Both front P/Brake cables starting to get abit worn at brake callipar ends, through cable guide areas

N/S/F wheel inner/outer rims getting abit bent

O/S/F indicator bulb getting abit faded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 75,846 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front P/Brake cables starting to get abit worn at brake callipar ends, through cable guide areas

N/S/F wheel inner/outer rims getting abit bent

O/S/F indicator bulb getting abit faded

O/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,381 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 61,452 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Wipers starting to split

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,452 miles

Wipers starting to split

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,003 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 53,992 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,026 miles

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

Oil leak

windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,610 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 34,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,188 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,389 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2006 28,389 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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AJ02 MGU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ02 MGU, 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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AJ02 MGU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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