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AO02 XWV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,749 mi
Last recorded147,749 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 147,749 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 147,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 132,525 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 132,134 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 116,722 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 May 2011 116,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 116,576 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Front bumper insecure

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

o/s/f underbody guard loose and rubbing on wheel on lock

Pass 26 Jul 2010 110,924 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 104,661 miles

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

n/s/mirror taped

Fail 22 Jul 2009 104,661 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/mirror taped

Pass 31 Jul 2008 100,803 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 100,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 96,026 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 96,026 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 93,181 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 XWV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 XWV, 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 AO02 XWV registered?

AO02 XWV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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