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RE02 XLC

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,132 mi
Last recorded183,132 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 XLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 183,132 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 183,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 167,189 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 158,806 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 149,369 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 149,369 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S Number Plate Lamp Lens Missing

N/S/F Seat Belt Slow To Retract

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Brake Caliper Sticking Slightly

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play In Steering Rack Arms On Limits

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

Slight Play In Steering Column

Pass 27 Jun 2009 139,610 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 128,047 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 128,047 miles

Centre Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 112,213 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 112,213 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 98,666 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 98,666 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XLC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

RE02 XLC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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