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MW02 VWB

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,986 mi
Last recorded80,986 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 VWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,900 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 74,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,196 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 66,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,224 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,272 miles

2 bolts missing on exhaust system where cat joins particulate filter

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

Pass 27 May 2009 59,777 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 44,724 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 44,629 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 25,273 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 VWB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

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

Is MW02 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW02 VWB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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