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MD02 EWL

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,529 mi
Last recorded74,529 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 EWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,529 miles

Central STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

LIGHT SCRATCHES ON WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,387 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting area (under bonnet) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,954 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 67,954 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,300 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 63,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,397 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,759 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 49,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 46,333 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Jul 2009 40,979 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,348 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 36,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,616 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 21,648 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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MD02 EWL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MD02 EWL, 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 MD02 EWL registered?

MD02 EWL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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