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EU02 OWY

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,967 mi
Last recorded100,967 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 OWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 100,967 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 100,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,315 miles

Engine management MIL lamp illuminated

Fail 1 Nov 2011 95,314 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine management MIL lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Sep 2010 88,982 miles

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Side wall Worn

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,982 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre Side wall Worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,936 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 82,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,234 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,778 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,797 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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EU02 OWY 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 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 EU02 OWY, 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 EU02 OWY registered?

EU02 OWY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EU02 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 OWY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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