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VE02 DPK

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,985 mi
Last recorded138,985 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 DPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2013 138,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 125,854 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 125,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 112,115 miles

both front shockers have a light misting of oil

both headlamp aims on upper limit

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside

slight play both rear radius arms have slight play

slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

Fail 6 Jul 2011 112,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front shockers have a light misting of oil

both headlamp aims on upper limit

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside

slight play both rear radius arms have slight play

slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

Pass 21 Jun 2010 98,099 miles

front bumper secured by tape

nearside door doesnt open

nearside sideskirt has part missing

offside of bumper requires further securing soon

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,364 miles

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 18 Jan 2008 64,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to open nearside rear door

Fail 11 Jan 2008 64,896 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

unable to open neasrside rear door

Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,241 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 44,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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VE02 DPK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VE02 DPK, 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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VE02 DPK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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