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DA02 RUU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,312 mi
Last recorded130,312 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 RUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 130,312 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 123,784 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,769 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,787 miles

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 3 Aug 2013 98,963 miles

surface corrosion rear chassis

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exshaust corroding

front tyres wearing on outside edges

o/s/r tyre perishing and wearing low

slight leak rear suspension units

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear suspension pipes

surface corrosion o/s,n/s upper front top shocker mounts

Fail 2 Aug 2013 98,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exshaust corroding

front tyres wearing on outside edges

o/s/r tyre perishing and wearing low

slight leak rear suspension units

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear suspension pipes

surface corrosion o/s,n/s upper front top shocker mounts

surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,522 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight leak o/s/r surspension

surface corrosion exshaust,rear inner sills,rear subframe mounts,front top shocker mounts

Pass 5 Aug 2011 84,789 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 78,624 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 77,803 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 77,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,489 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 75,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 71,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,548 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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DA02 RUU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 DA02 RUU, 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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DA02 RUU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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