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OW02 WAJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

335,714 mi
Last recorded335,714 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 WAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 335,714 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

intercooler leaking oil

Fail 27 Oct 2016 335,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

intercooler leaking oil

Pass 26 Nov 2015 317,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and bald on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs in poor condition (corroded)

turbo intercooler leaking oil

Fail 26 Nov 2015 317,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and bald on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs in poor condition (corroded)

turbo intercooler leaking oil

Pass 6 Oct 2014 300,443 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 300,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 289,905 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 289,905 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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OW02 WAJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OW02 WAJ, 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 OW02 WAJ registered?

OW02 WAJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is OW02 WAJ safe to buy?

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