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EK02 XMG

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,399 mi
Last recorded176,399 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 XMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 176,399 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 176,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 153,750 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 145,884 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 139,571 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 135,459 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 130,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

plastic covers fitted in engine bay and underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2009 124,747 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 124,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 112,010 miles

exhaust for corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2007 97,825 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge, just meets criteria

Pass 24 Apr 2006 86,328 miles

Both front & rear discs LOOK worn

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 XMG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK02 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

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

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