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R6 TGG

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

105,033 mi
Last recorded105,033 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 TGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2023 105,033 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front seat belts retracting very slowly (require attention)

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,143 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 98,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 90,997 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,911 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 84,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2019 79,739 miles

n/s/r tyre low on outer edges

o/s brake caliper damp

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2018 71,584 miles

Offside Rear fluid suspension pipe slightly perished and slightly leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid Suspension Pipe Slightly perished & Slightly Leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid Suspension Pipe Slightly perished & Slightly Leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,482 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,006 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside wiper blade split at tips

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,249 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 64,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,911 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges/tread starting to lift

rear tyres perishing/cuts in tread

slight noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 17 Aug 2011 58,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cut in offside front inner tyre side wall

slight bulge in offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in offside front inner tyre side wall

slight bulge in offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,058 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear suspension pipe damp

Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,558 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 50,558 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fluid leak around rear suspension valve area !

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,216 miles

smoke test results to low to register readings!

Fail 28 Jul 2008 45,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

smoke test results to low to register readings!

Fail 17 Aug 2007 41,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,263 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,415 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 36,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R6 TGG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R6 TGG, 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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R6 TGG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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