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DE02 EAX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

110,092 mi
Last recorded110,092 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 EAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 110,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both rear suspension gaskets split

Rear oil around rear suspension component's but no signs of a leak

Pass 6 Dec 2021 108,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 107,504 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Slight Oil Leak

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 103,142 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 103,142 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,157 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 97,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 90,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear back box very corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres very low on tread 2056515

front spheres weeping

Pass 14 May 2015 86,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 84,152 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 81,651 miles

Oil leak

fluid suspension has slight misting of fliud o/s/f componant , and rear leveling valve area.

Pass 2 May 2012 75,648 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,868 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,113 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 41,562 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,772 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,442 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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DE02 EAX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DE02 EAX, 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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DE02 EAX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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