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RF02 VLK

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,145 mi
Last recorded99,145 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 VLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,145 miles

Front windscreen slightly damaged not in drivers view off road

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine malfunction light on indicating a fault

Fail 28 Oct 2017 99,059 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking pipe damaged (2.4.D.2)

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

Front windscreen slightly damaged not in drivers view off road

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine malfunction light on indicating a fault

Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,533 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under body components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,533 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 73,355 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,406 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,182 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 64,182 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

osf tyre perished in treads

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,346 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,086 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,483 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 34,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,509 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,274 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 VLK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLK, 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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RF02 VLK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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