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OV02 JXZ

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,800 mi
Last recorded158,800 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 JXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 158,800 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 157,639 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2025 157,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 155,637 miles

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

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))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 155,623 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 152,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 150,907 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 149,348 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 149,342 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 146,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 143,402 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 140,320 miles

staining of hydraulic fluids on offside rear suspension sphere and front shock absorbers

Pass 12 May 2016 137,419 miles

slight leakage from front hydraulic struts

Pass 5 May 2015 132,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight misting of hydraulic oil on front shock absorbers

Pass 1 May 2014 128,451 miles

front shock absorbers have a slight misting of fluids

Pass 14 May 2013 124,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 May 2012 121,282 miles

slight seepage of fluids from front struts

Pass 16 May 2011 116,016 miles

deterioration to outer skin rear exhaust silencer

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight fluid loss front shock absorbers

Pass 21 Apr 2010 110,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deterioration to outer skin rear silencer box

signs of fluid leaks around underside

Pass 19 May 2009 104,260 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 101,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,451 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 91,001 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 72,283 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 JXZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV02 JXZ, 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 JXZ registered?

OV02 JXZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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