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DF02 OET

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,509 mi
Last recorded103,509 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 103,509 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 98,915 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 98,915 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,647 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 93,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 77,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,810 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 72,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,380 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 58,380 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 40,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,830 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 OET is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF02 OET registered?

DF02 OET is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is DF02 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 OET shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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