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DE02 UOC

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,385 mi
Last recorded139,385 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 UOC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 139,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 139,385 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 139,032 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 139,011 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 138,468 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 138,464 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 137,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both nsr and osr (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 May 2016 137,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both nsr and osr (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 May 2015 135,664 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2015 135,664 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 132,484 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2013 127,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2013 127,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 120,202 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 120,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 115,225 miles
Fail 7 May 2011

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 108,209 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 108,209 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 96,300 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 85,178 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 77,098 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 76,957 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 UOC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE02 UOC, 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 UOC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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