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MX02 UYL

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

89,156 mi
Last recorded89,156 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 UYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 87,297 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 87,297 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 83,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,583 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,177 miles

Suspension/steering fluid slight leak

engine oil slight leak

Pass 5 Feb 2019 79,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm rear bush oil contaminated and slightly deteriorated but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,380 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,259 miles

slight fluid leak around steering rack area

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,988 miles

chip in windscreen n/s/f

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight leaking from suspension pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front blades smear screen slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,301 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,139 miles

slight power steering fluid seapage on pipes.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,994 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,184 miles

Oil leak

slight mist of steering fluid on pipes

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,505 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,392 miles

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,484 miles

Front 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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MX02 UYL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 UYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX02 UYL registered?

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

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