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C5 DGG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,527 mi
Last recorded133,527 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 DGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 133,527 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 132,418 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 131,013 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 129,878 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 127,971 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 127,293 miles

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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 126,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,804 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 121,671 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 119,649 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 116,009 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 116,009 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 112,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 109,242 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 105,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 105,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,272 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 98,803 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 95,696 miles

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

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

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limided access to prescribed areas

Pass 15 Oct 2009 95,696 miles

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

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limided access to prescribed areas

Pass 22 Oct 2008 92,415 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 89,199 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 84,955 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 82,351 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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C5 DGG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C5 DGG, 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 C5 DGG registered?

C5 DGG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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