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AO02 VAK

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,810 mi
Last recorded100,810 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,810 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Tow bar badly distorted

Tow bar electrics insecure and damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,175 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

plastic trims and undertrays fitted unable to fully check sills and underside

Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

plastic trims and undertrays fitted unable to fully check sills and underside

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,415 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust outer corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2009 62,415 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust outer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic trims and undertrays fitted unable to fully check sills and underside

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic trims and undertrays fitted unable to fully check sills and underside

Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VAK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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