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RX02 AYL

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,691 mi
Last recorded100,691 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 AYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 100,691 miles

front bumper insecure also offside front wheelarch liner

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Fail 7 Dec 2010 100,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper insecure also offside front wheelarch liner

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,195 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 97,195 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,702 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 81,702 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,607 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,905 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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RX02 AYL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel 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 RX02 AYL, 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 RX02 AYL registered?

RX02 AYL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is RX02 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 AYL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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