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MW02 VVT

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,955 mi
Last recorded240,955 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 VVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 240,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 236,217 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f suspension leg slightly leaking oil

n/s/f tyre edges worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

under bonnet plastic guards fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 236,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f suspension leg slightly leaking oil

n/s/f tyre edges worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

under bonnet plastic guards fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Aug 2008 127,171 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 91,699 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 72,462 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 60,679 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 60,241 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 VVT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

MW02 VVT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is MW02 VVT safe to buy?

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