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AV52 AGX

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,287 mi
Last recorded114,287 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 114,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,985 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 104,755 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,986 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 101,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,596 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,349 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 100,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight wheel bearing noise at n/s/r wheel

Fail 20 Jan 2012 100,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight wheel bearing noise at n/s/r wheel

Pass 22 Jan 2011 100,318 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2009 99,533 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 96,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 96,326 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 93,187 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,530 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 76,530 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 63,741 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 63,738 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front antiroll bar link worn

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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AV52 AGX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV52 AGX, 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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AV52 AGX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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