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AO02 CHL

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,944 mi
Last recorded67,944 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 67,944 miles

cannot test rear seatbelts due to furniture being in ccar

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,070 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre deteriorating due to age of tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,227 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,177 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,274 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 48,190 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,878 miles

Emissions reading too low to register

Fail 21 Feb 2011 42,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f wheel arch liner loose and catching on wheel on full lock.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,410 miles

Engine oil leak

High level brake lamp not working

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight seep of steering fluid offside engine bay

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2010 38,906 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Engine oil leak

High level brake light not working

Nearside front parking brake cable not moving and caliper siezed in on position

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight seep of steering fluid offside engine bay

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,566 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2009 33,566 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,855 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,288 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,107 miles

all four tryes getting 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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AO02 CHL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO02 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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AO02 CHL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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