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RX02 ZPW

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,259 mi
Last recorded134,259 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 ZPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2024 134,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front suspension damp

Pass 24 Jan 2023 131,309 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 131,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 118,435 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Fail 21 Jun 2021 118,410 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not working (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken away from shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Jul 2020 117,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 113,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 113,656 miles

Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour X2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,300 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,080 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 49,074 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close/on limit (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,729 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear bumper,1/4panel door and arch damaged

partial re-test of original failure test 217336315229 done on 04/08/2015

Fail 4 Aug 2015 43,723 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear bumper ,1/4 panel ,door and arch damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,336 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 39,336 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,722 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 35,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,881 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 30,657 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 25,827 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 22,249 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 19,404 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 ZPW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZPW, 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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RX02 ZPW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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