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ML02 AFZ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

262,119 mi
Last recorded262,119 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 AFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 262,119 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 254,212 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 254,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 213,571 miles

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

both rear suspension units and o/s/f unit all damp

Fail 25 Nov 2008 212,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

both rear suspension units and o/s/f unit all damp

Pass 30 Nov 2007 162,395 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 29 Nov 2007 162,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

airbag light on

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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ML02 AFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ML02 AFZ, 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 ML02 AFZ registered?

ML02 AFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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