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PL02 XNU

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,043 mi
Last recorded91,043 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 XNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,043 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 90,995 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

os and ns front tyres uneaven wear

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,977 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,933 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 26,292 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 26,292 miles

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

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

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)

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 XNU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

PL02 XNU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is PL02 XNU safe to buy?

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