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AM02 RRV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,286 mi
Last recorded112,286 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 RRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 112,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 102,947 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 102,947 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,606 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 82,606 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,350 miles

diesel injector blowing

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,349 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

diesel injector blowing

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2013 59,645 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,638 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 59,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 58,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,971 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 46,819 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,562 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,536 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,656 miles

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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AM02 RRV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM02 RRV, 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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What year was AM02 RRV registered?

AM02 RRV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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