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VE51 WFV

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,448 mi
Last recorded98,448 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 WFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 98,448 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 98,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 98,425 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 98,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 97,915 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 97,713 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 96,682 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hydraulic fluid seeping from o/s rear suspension unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray covered in oil but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front pipe n/s seeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 94,160 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,244 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 90,484 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 85,597 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 85,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Fluid suspension pipe leaking llow pressure pipe hose (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,245 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 72,793 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 67,314 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,314 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,435 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 60,435 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,760 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 52,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,424 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 44,424 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,245 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,382 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 12,461 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 12,461 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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VE51 WFV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE51 WFV, 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 VE51 WFV registered?

VE51 WFV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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