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RF02 PHZ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,412 mi
Last recorded188,412 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 188,412 miles

aux belt heavily warn and ready to come off.

high level brake light not working

o/s/r tyre warn to outer edge, low tread

rear engine stabiliser split/worn/seperated

Fail 26 Nov 2009 188,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aux belt heavily warn and ready to come off.

high level brake light not working

o/s/r tyre warn to outer edge, low tread

rear engine stabiliser split/worn/seperated

Pass 29 May 2009 185,372 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 185,372 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2008 161,732 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 127,342 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre low tread

small hole in exhaust cat

Pass 26 May 2006 91,283 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 91,283 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PHZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

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

Is RF02 PHZ safe to buy?

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