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RG02 OFT

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,444 mi
Last recorded82,444 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 OFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 82,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 80,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 80,072 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 77,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front driveshaft constant velocity boot damp

Pass 2 Aug 2022 71,615 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,591 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded through

Fail 17 Jul 2021 68,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded through

Pass 25 Jul 2020 66,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 66,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 63,945 miles

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust case corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,364 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,061 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,474 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2014 44,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Minor oil leak from around intercooler area and rear of engine

Offside front suspension unit slightly weeping fluid

Very slight corrosion to exhaust backbox

Pass 4 Aug 2012 38,026 miles

Slight amount of freeplay in o/s trackrod

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,486 miles

Emissions too low to register on smoke meter

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,443 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 28,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,661 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 22,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,789 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,911 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,720 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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RG02 OFT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RG02 OFT, 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 RG02 OFT registered?

RG02 OFT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is RG02 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG02 OFT shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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