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RA02 JVJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,056 mi
Last recorded155,056 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 JVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 155,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 149,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat section + rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear suspension sphere misted, suspect close to leaking, or has been leaking intermittently

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted, close to rubbing against drop link

Offside Front brake pad wire broken

Offside Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear suspension sphere misted, suspect close to leaking, or has been leaking intermittently

Pass 10 Feb 2017 145,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer after cat blowing, mid pipe blowing just before rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 10 Feb 2017 145,272 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer after cat blowing, mid pipe blowing just before rear joint (7.1.2)

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing low, 3mm + cracked

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 135,355 miles

Engine managment light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front return pipe from shock absorber broken, not leaking any fluid or gas

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear number plate light cover missing

Fail 6 Feb 2016 135,237 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort handbrake no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine managment light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake high

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

Nearside Front return pipe from shock absorber broken, not leaking any fluid or gas

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brakes slight bind

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

Offside Rear number plate light cover missing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 125,978 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 125,978 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 118,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 111,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,923 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 101,021 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 95,646 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,646 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 87,470 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,041 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 56,228 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 56,228 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RA02 JVJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RA02 JVJ, 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 RA02 JVJ registered?

RA02 JVJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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