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RX02 BAV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,849 mi
Last recorded159,849 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 BAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 159,849 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 159,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 153,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 153,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 149,818 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 149,778 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened split (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tread to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.D.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 148,141 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

due timing belt ?

engine cover fitted

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 146,052 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 143,800 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 141,153 miles

N/S/F tyre 3-4mm across centre of tread

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

O/S/F tyre 3-4mm across centre of tread

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid in reservoir below maximum

front brake discs heavily lipped

front brake pads appear to be low but cannot see through wheels

one segment of centre stop lamp inop

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 22 Oct 2012 141,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid in reservoir below maximum

front brake discs heavily lipped

front brake pads appear to be low but cannot see through wheels

one segment of centre stop lamp inop

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Oct 2011 135,062 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 120,121 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 113,439 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

roof linning hanging at down rear

throttle flap actuator broken

Pass 9 Sep 2008 102,495 miles

Advice replace both front tyres in very near future as tyre depth thred down to 2mm.

Off/s/front tyre depth thred down to 2mm. Advice replace reported tyre in very near future.

One of the p.a.s steering pipes by the gear box showing slight oil leak. It requires attention.

Plunger for additional air intake in engine, plastic socket joint broken.

Rear exhaus box, heat shield not secured and loosely fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,067 miles

front brake discs worn

minor sign of fluid on p.a.s. pipe ferrel near left hand drive shaft

spare tyre worn low and cut on tread area

Pass 20 Sep 2006 81,502 miles

NOTE: Advice replace both front wiper blades in near future (both start to parish) † Rear brake colipers will require removing and cleaning built up rust behind † N/s/front air flow direction guide for brake disc missing

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 BAV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RX02 BAV, 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 BAV registered?

RX02 BAV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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