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DF02 CVY

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,671 mi
Last recorded114,671 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 CVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,671 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2014 111,648 miles

O/S/R tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Power steering pipes damp with oil.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 108,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

headlight switch faulty

temporary repair made to hazard switch

Fail 13 Nov 2013 108,693 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

headlight switch faulty

Pass 27 Nov 2012 101,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,179 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 93,120 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

advise front discs poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2010 84,837 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 84,837 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,060 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,577 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 66,577 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,759 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 54,728 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 47,480 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 37,638 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 37,638 miles

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

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

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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DF02 CVY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 DF02 CVY, 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 DF02 CVY registered?

DF02 CVY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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