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MX02 VSF

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,840 mi
Last recorded138,840 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 VSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 138,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 133,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 133,493 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 128,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 123,188 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 118,512 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 114,951 miles

slight oil leak rear of engine.

Fail 16 Mar 2020 114,951 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak rear of engine.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,684 miles

EML on

Oil leak weep ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 98,973 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disk scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 98,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 R15 cut in the side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disk scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,308 miles

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 94,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,995 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 89,991 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

n/s/r pesenger door cant be opened from inside

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,951 miles

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

front wipers smirring

o/s n/s front brakes disc s sightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,996 miles

nearside /offside front brake s disc slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,895 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,678 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,934 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 54,934 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,568 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc,s worn and slightly corroaded

oil leak

washer bottle cap missing

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 VSF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

MX02 VSF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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