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PL02 ORC

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,802 mi
Last recorded109,802 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 ORC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 109,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 109,802 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 109,638 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 109,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 109,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 109,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 108,294 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 107,872 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,538 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,396 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 102,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 93,328 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,514 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,202 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,438 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,678 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 72,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 65,669 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 65,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 56,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PL02 ORC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PL02 ORC, 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 PL02 ORC registered?

PL02 ORC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is PL02 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL02 ORC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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