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MA02 OAY

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,815 mi
Last recorded120,815 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 OAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,815 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 120,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 115,343 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 101,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 84,116 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 84,111 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,994 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 69,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 58,856 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 58,855 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 49,722 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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MA02 OAY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MA02 OAY, 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 MA02 OAY registered?

MA02 OAY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is MA02 OAY safe to buy?

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