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AV02 XGS

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,964 mi
Last recorded162,964 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 162,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cracks to offside rear tyre walls and tread

engine oil on minimum

Fail 27 Sep 2013 162,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cracks to offside rear tyre walls and tread

engine oil on minimum

Pass 14 Sep 2012 157,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 154,869 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 152,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/front tyre slight cut outer wall

Pass 8 Sep 2009 148,890 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)

front wipers smearing

Fail 8 Sep 2009 148,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smearing

Fail 3 Jul 2008 133,667 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 133,667 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 111,230 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 111,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 82,780 miles

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

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 XGS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AV02 XGS, 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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AV02 XGS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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