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PL02 XGP

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,126 mi
Last recorded206,126 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 206,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

during the mot the vehicles engine management light came on and off.spare tyre is flat

Fail 27 Jun 2013 206,126 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

during the mot the vehicles engine management light came on and off.spare tyre is flat

Pass 28 Jun 2012 183,987 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 162,676 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 127,873 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 127,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 5 Jul 2008 100,171 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 100,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 78,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 27 Jun 2006 53,560 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 XGP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PL02 XGP, 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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PL02 XGP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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