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CE02 AKF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,493 mi
Last recorded164,493 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 AKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 164,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning light on but pads look ok

plastic covers on underside stopping a 100%inspection

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake back plates

Fail 20 Mar 2017 164,454 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning light on but pads look ok

plastic covers on underside stopping a 100%inspection

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake back plates

Pass 4 Apr 2016 155,950 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 147,639 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 147,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 142,504 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 138,396 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 135,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 131,572 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 131,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 128,477 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 128,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 119,120 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 108,910 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 93,516 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 79,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

flexy guards fitted

oil leaks

sill,wheel and engine guards fitted

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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CE02 AKF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE02 AKF, 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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CE02 AKF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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