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RE02 EWC

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,923 mi
Last recorded97,923 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 EWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,923 miles

rear exhaust section corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,761 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front wipers smeary

handbrake operation stiff

Pass 3 Jan 2014 86,060 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,171 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 73,331 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 73,331 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,368 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,268 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 62,268 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 May 2009 59,893 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2008 54,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 54,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,109 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 46,109 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,350 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 39,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RE02 EWC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RE02 EWC, 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 RE02 EWC registered?

RE02 EWC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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