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MX02 PVE

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,168 mi
Last recorded131,168 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 PVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 131,168 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 122,039 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 111,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

rear brake calipers started to catch rear wheels

Pass 11 Feb 2009 102,320 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 102,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 93,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 85,778 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 74,258 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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MX02 PVE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MX02 PVE, 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 MX02 PVE registered?

MX02 PVE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for MX02 PVE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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