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VIB 7607

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,444 mi
Last recorded138,444 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 7607
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 138,444 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 138,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 135,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 135,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 131,396 miles

Front to rear suspension fluid pipes corroded.

Fuel tank strap broken, but fuel tank secure.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe corroded.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension pipe corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 126,648 miles

Fuel tank strap broken, but fuel tank not insecure.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 119,381 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Front to rear pipe. (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Pipe to/from rear suspension union. (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

RH fuel tank strap broken but tank not insecure.

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 119,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Catalyst. (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Front to rear pipe. (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Pipe to/from rear suspension union. (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

RH fuel tank strap broken but tank not insecure.

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,491 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 112,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,499 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

both front tyres smooth on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2015 104,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

both front tyres smooth on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 95,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 95,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 82,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 71,361 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 71,270 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,876 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,072 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 25,640 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 19,839 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 13,969 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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VIB 7607 is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VIB 7607, 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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VIB 7607 is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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