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AV02 ETL

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,972 mi
Last recorded83,972 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 ETL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 83,972 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 79,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 69,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 58,800 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 49,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 41,378 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 39,452 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,433 miles

Cracking in both rear tyres, however cords are not exposed.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,356 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,018 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 32,570 miles

front tyres beginning to perish/crack

Pass 16 May 2013 31,094 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 31,094 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 29,475 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,450 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 25,023 miles

needs all wheels remove to inspect all brakes

rear tyres 2 to 3.5mm

Pass 8 May 2009 22,467 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,556 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 17,929 miles

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

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

unable to open osr door

Pass 5 May 2006 14,745 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

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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AV02 ETL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AV02 ETL, 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 AV02 ETL registered?

AV02 ETL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is AV02 ETL safe to buy?

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