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OV02 CXE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,518 mi
Last recorded138,518 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 CXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 138,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2016 133,809 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 129,439 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 129,439 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 128,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 125,677 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 123,397 miles

advise both number plate lights lens missing.

advise front and rear brake discs corroded.

advise unable to see inner brake pads front and rear.

advise undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Fail 25 May 2011 123,397 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise both number plate lights lens missing.

advise front and rear brake discs corroded.

advise unable to see inner brake pads front and rear.

advise undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 26 May 2010 121,631 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 118,151 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 118,151 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 114,716 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 110,310 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 110,310 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 104,923 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 104,923 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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OV02 CXE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV02 CXE, 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 OV02 CXE registered?

OV02 CXE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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