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RF02 EYP

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,348 mi
Last recorded193,348 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 EYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 193,348 miles

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Mar 2018 180,473 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 180,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 175,244 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 175,244 miles

Exhaust has a major 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 170,136 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,098 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 161,252 miles

nearside front suspension leg damp

Fail 20 Mar 2013 87,401 miles

BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLES OUTER CASINGS SPLIT.

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,401 miles

BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLES OUTER CASINGS SPLIT.

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,243 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 83,243 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,910 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,900 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,314 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,307 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW.

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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RF02 EYP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RF02 EYP, 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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RF02 EYP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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