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EK02 XMR

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,584 mi
Last recorded147,584 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 XMR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 147,584 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 147,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 137,419 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 122,421 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 122,301 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

o/s/r tyre very low inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2010 110,684 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 110,684 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 97,421 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 97,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,561 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 70,283 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,942 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 35,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,412 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,190 miles

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

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

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 XMR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMR, 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 EK02 XMR registered?

EK02 XMR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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