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EY02 CHO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,155 mi
Last recorded203,155 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 CHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 203,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 203,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 170,827 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 135,801 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 132,861 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 132,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 123,440 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r door dosnt open

Fail 19 Jun 2008 123,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r door dosnt open

Pass 18 Jun 2007 108,166 miles

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Jun 2007 108,166 miles

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2007 105,028 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 98,813 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 94,539 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 94,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EY02 CHO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EY02 CHO, 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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EY02 CHO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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