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EK02 DVB

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,451 mi
Last recorded134,451 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 DVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 134,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 134,047 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 119,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 107,630 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,931 miles

fluid around rear suspesion unit but unit not leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,921 miles

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

rear tyres misshapen by wear advise replacement

Pass 4 Nov 2008 70,657 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,552 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 53,467 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,993 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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EK02 DVB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK02 DVB, 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 EK02 DVB registered?

EK02 DVB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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