CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO02 XVG

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,573 mi
Last recorded117,573 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 117,573 miles

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated; beam patterns weak

Fail 11 Jul 2017 117,569 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail dust cover split (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail dust cover split (2.4.D.1b)

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated; beam patterns weak

Pass 4 Jul 2016 111,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,582 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 103,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear suspension unit dust cover split

tread on both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,636 miles

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 1 Jul 2013 91,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

accident damage to n/s/f of vehicle

n/s/r suspension sphere rubber boot insecure

o/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,727 miles

accident damage to n/s/f of vehicle

n/s/r suspension sphere rubber boot insecure

o/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,629 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,236 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 79,208 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

near side front wing badly damaged

near side rear door not opening

Pass 12 Jun 2009 73,490 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat belt retracting slowly

offside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,328 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 69,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,773 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO02 XVG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO02 XVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO02 XVG?

You can check the full history of AO02 XVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO02 XVG registered?

AO02 XVG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is AO02 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 XVG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO02 XVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO02 XVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.