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OV02 JHL

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

179,711 mi
Last recorded179,711 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 JHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 179,711 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 159,244 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 139,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 119,018 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 100,162 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 85,337 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 79,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 70,940 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 59,391 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 45,847 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 45,847 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JHL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OV02 JHL, 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 JHL registered?

OV02 JHL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is OV02 JHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV02 JHL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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