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RF02 PHO

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,794 mi
Last recorded140,794 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 PHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 140,794 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 140,721 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 134,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 130,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2011 124,391 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre slightly worn outer edge but tread not cut as deep

nearside rear fluid suspension pipe damp/very slight seepage

offside rack gaiter damp

Pass 23 Jul 2010 117,325 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 117,325 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 111,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 102,327 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 97,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,203 miles

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

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 PHO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

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

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