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RF02 PFA

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,773 mi
Last recorded108,773 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 PFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 108,773 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 108,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front tyres wearing onedge

Pass 12 May 2014 99,436 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)

Pass 3 May 2013 86,568 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 78,149 miles

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

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

offside rear brake caliper touching road wheel

Pass 2 May 2012 78,149 miles

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

offside rear brake caliper touching road wheel

Pass 13 May 2011 71,565 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 62,551 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 62,551 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 53,991 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 53,991 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 May 2008 44,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 44,472 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 32,410 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,767 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some fluid around steering rack area

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 PFA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF02 PFA registered?

RF02 PFA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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