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OV02 JXE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,219 mi
Last recorded147,219 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 JXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 147,219 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 142,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank strap corroded

plastic trims over sill

Pass 20 Nov 2013 137,744 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 137,744 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 121,991 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 111,045 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 111,044 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,128 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 71,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,567 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 41,719 miles

front number plate water damaged

Pass 12 May 2005 36,247 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 JXE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

OV02 JXE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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