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MJ02 PVW

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,309 mi
Last recorded97,309 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 PVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 97,309 miles

exhaust rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,959 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,332 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 86,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front discs pitted/corroded

front wipers noisey

Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,728 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,132 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,248 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,984 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 35,942 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 35,942 miles

Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Outer Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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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MJ02 PVW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MJ02 PVW, 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 MJ02 PVW registered?

MJ02 PVW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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The MOT history for MJ02 PVW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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