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MF02 VFA

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,918 mi
Last recorded155,918 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 VFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 155,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 155,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 143,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover missing on n/s number plate lamp but still workimg

plastic covers on sills

Fail 14 Feb 2014 143,627 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover missing on n/s number plate lamp but still workimg

plastic covers on sills

Pass 12 Apr 2013 135,562 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 135,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear number plate insecure

Slight blow from exhaust

Slight seep from both rear spheres and o/s front shocker

Fail 29 Feb 2012 126,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

there are cables routed behind footbrake linkage at the nearside footwell

Pass 29 Feb 2012 126,437 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

there are cables routed behind footbrake linkage at the nearside footwell

Pass 1 Apr 2011 119,743 miles

Both rear tyres slight wear on outer edge

N/s washer jet poor

Slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 17 Feb 2010 109,748 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs are corroded

offside rear door does not open from inside or outside

slight dampness in area of offside rear suspension ram

Fail 17 Feb 2010 109,748 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake discs are corroded

offside rear door does not open from inside or outside

slight dampness in area of offside rear suspension ram

Pass 29 Dec 2008 104,734 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 104,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are corroded on inner surface

Nearside number plate lamp cover is incorrectly fitted

Offside rear door does not open

Offside rear tyre at 1.6mm limit

Pass 6 Feb 2007 84,500 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 84,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are heavily worn

Nearside washer jet is inoperative

unable to test nearside headlamp aim

Pass 20 Oct 2005 62,079 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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MF02 VFA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MF02 VFA, 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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MF02 VFA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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