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EK02 VYP

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,863 mi
Last recorded195,863 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 195,863 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 183,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

chip on screen

Pass 20 Jun 2012 157,521 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 148,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear nearside seat fitted with child seat not allowing adult belt inspection

rear o/s suspension unit slight leaking hydraulic oil

Fail 29 Oct 2010 148,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear nearside seat fitted with child seat not allowing adult belt inspection

rear o/s suspension unit slight leaking hydraulic oil

Pass 13 Oct 2009 137,287 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 137,287 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 130,847 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 111,587 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 81,739 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 VYP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

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

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