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RF02 PDZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,732 mi
Last recorded157,732 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 PDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 157,732 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 149,315 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 149,315 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Oct 2010 149,314 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 141,507 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 126,299 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 126,287 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 116,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 104,195 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 104,116 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Near side front tyre will soon need replacing.

Slight misting both front shockers.

Slight movement near side front asnti-roll bar link.

Pass 1 Jun 2005 80,633 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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RF02 PDZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF02 PDZ, 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 RF02 PDZ registered?

RF02 PDZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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