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AO02 VBL

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,323 mi
Last recorded102,323 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,323 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,124 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 84,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,862 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,732 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 71,783 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 71,783 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,724 miles

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

nearsde front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,791 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,786 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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AO02 VBL 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 80%.

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

Is AO02 VBL safe to buy?

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