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DX02 PUE

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,352 mi
Last recorded147,352 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 PUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 147,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension unit (2.7.3)

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

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

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

child seat fitted rear

Fail 19 Jan 2016 147,351 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension unit (2.7.3)

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

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

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

child seat fitted rear

Pass 27 Nov 2014 142,280 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 142,279 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 135,014 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight weep from rear suspension unit return pipe

Fail 20 Jan 2014 135,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight weep from rear suspension unit return pipe

Pass 4 Mar 2013 127,738 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 119,647 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2012 119,647 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2011 111,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 103,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2008 85,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2007 71,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2006 54,284 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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DX02 PUE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX02 PUE, 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 DX02 PUE registered?

DX02 PUE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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