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AU02 URZ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,677 mi
Last recorded175,677 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 URZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 175,677 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small ext. leak centre joint area (7.1.2)

both front plastic inner wings loose (o/s/f hanging down)

indy. arm wearing

rear susp. niosey when bounced

Fail 20 Jun 2017 175,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small ext. leak centre joint area (7.1.2)

both front plastic inner wings loose (o/s/f hanging down)

indy. arm wearing

rear susp. niosey when bounced

Pass 1 Jul 2016 137,854 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 137,854 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/15---rest 205/15 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 109,301 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 109,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front plastic inner wings loose

general wear on discs

loose cover on n/s/f seat

lower front bumper loose

most of cars underside is covered in plastic

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on edge

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f susp. damp

plastic covers fitted over sils

possible under engine cover missing

rear seats folded away

Pass 15 Jul 2014 104,206 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 93,757 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,128 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 81,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop light wiring disconnected

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,198 miles

car owner advises that centre stop lamp is disconnected

front and rear no p-lates poor

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,999 miles

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

front and rear no plates poor

plastic covers fitted under bonnett unable to check under neath

Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,999 miles

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

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

front and rear no plates poor

plastic covers fitted under bonnett unable to check under neath

Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,722 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,379 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 48,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AU02 URZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU02 URZ, 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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AU02 URZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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