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EY02 CWN

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,104 mi
Last recorded138,104 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 CWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 138,104 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 138,100 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust heatsheild adrift !

Pass 27 Jul 2012 133,024 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

Fail 27 Jul 2012 133,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 30 Jul 2011 115,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,050 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 98,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 81,185 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,387 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,105 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 57,571 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,703 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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EY02 CWN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CWN, 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

How do I check the history of EY02 CWN?

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What year was EY02 CWN registered?

EY02 CWN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is EY02 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY02 CWN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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