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RF02 PFG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,494 mi
Last recorded100,494 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 PFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 100,494 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 100,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 94,064 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 94,064 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 94,040 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front flexible brake hose insecure and chaffing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 91,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 88,703 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 85,039 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering wheel loose

Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,512 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,973 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 77,961 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 75,039 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Fail 22 Oct 2009 75,039 miles

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

brake fluid low

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,258 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 70,258 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,724 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,449 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 PFG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PFG, 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 PFG registered?

RF02 PFG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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