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MW02 VLX

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,612 mi
Last recorded85,612 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 VLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,971 miles

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

Damage to n/s/r door and quarter

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,132 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 66,131 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,254 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,209 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 50,208 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,840 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 32,356 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,660 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 25,656 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,651 miles

oil around rear suspension valve ?

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,947 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,424 miles

rear suspension centre unit damp but no oil drip from any unit

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 VLX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol 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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

MW02 VLX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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