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MUE 208P

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,810 mi
Last recorded79,810 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUE 208P
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,059 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,944 miles

NSF tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,299 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,220 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,400 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,710 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,180 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,862 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,513 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,948 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 15,587 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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MUE 208P is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MUE 208P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MUE 208P registered?

MUE 208P is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is MUE 208P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUE 208P shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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