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CX02 VZU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,300 mi
Last recorded139,300 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 VZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 139,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 131,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 120,642 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 120,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lens missing from offside rear number plate lamp

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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 108,244 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake disc outer surface corroding.

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2012 108,244 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake disc outer surface corroding.

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,094 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 94,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc's outer face braking surface area is reduced by corrosion/scoring.

Rear silencer showing signs of deteriation.

Washers were frozen due to severe winter conditions had had to be thawed out for test als wiper blades had been damaged due to ice damage.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 94,634 miles

Rear brake disc's outer face braking surface area is reduced by corrosion/scoring.

Rear silencer showing signs of deteriation.

Washers were frozen due to severe winter conditions had had to be thawed out for test als wiper blades had been damaged due to ice damage.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 91,937 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 911,934 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2008 88,590 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 85,089 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 85,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 82,055 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 82,055 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 77,907 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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CX02 VZU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX02 VZU, 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 CX02 VZU registered?

CX02 VZU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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