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MW02 VLO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,306 mi
Last recorded121,306 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 VLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,306 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,055 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 112,759 miles

Windscreen has damage not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Dec 2014 112,735 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 112,735 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,932 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 96,932 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 25 Aug 2011 69,685 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,875 miles

dampness of oil underneath o/s

o/s front tyre wall cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2009 72,336 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,640 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 54,919 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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MW02 VLO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW02 VLO, 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 MW02 VLO registered?

MW02 VLO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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