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ML02 XBU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,267 mi
Last recorded91,267 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 XBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,267 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,369 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,248 miles

both front shocks light misting of oil

nearside front wiper blade to big

nearside rear shock light misting of oil

Pass 11 Oct 2013 86,135 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 83,012 miles

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

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2011 78,746 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 May 2011 78,695 miles

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

front pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake calipers kicked over

Pass 6 May 2010 72,048 miles

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

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

Slight play in O/S/F inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 8 May 2009 63,352 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 47,227 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 36,384 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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ML02 XBU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ML02 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

ML02 XBU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is ML02 XBU safe to buy?

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