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MA02 XLX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,768 mi
Last recorded133,768 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 XLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 133,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

w/screen marked

Pass 12 Feb 2015 130,262 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

w/screen marked

Fail 12 Feb 2015 130,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

w/screen marked

Pass 30 Jan 2014 126,808 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 126,808 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 123,600 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 123,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 120,156 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 120,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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 24 Jan 2011 113,395 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 106,000 miles

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

slight staining on suspension unit

Pass 4 Feb 2009 97,753 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 97,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 85,871 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 85,871 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,003 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 XLX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLX, 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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MA02 XLX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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