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RE02 XVV

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,587 mi
Last recorded61,587 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 XVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 61,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 59,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 54,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,653 miles

Front SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,156 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 47,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,432 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,682 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,353 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,035 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,676 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 15,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 15,386 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,390 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,142 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 12,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,704 miles

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 XVV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 RE02 XVV, 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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RE02 XVV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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