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PL02 XFT

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,104 mi
Last recorded124,104 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 XFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 124,104 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 110,776 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 110,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 98,599 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 98,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,911 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 88,455 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,238 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,932 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 59,942 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,810 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,515 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,218 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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PL02 XFT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 PL02 XFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL02 XFT registered?

PL02 XFT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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