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EK02 VYL

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,594 mi
Last recorded111,594 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 VYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 111,594 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 101,939 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 96,896 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 96,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,350 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 81,463 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,447 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 73,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,614 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,168 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 57,094 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,765 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 VYL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

EK02 VYL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is EK02 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 VYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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