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VN02 CWO

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,122 mi
Last recorded86,122 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 CWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2018 86,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure due to being damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing part of plate broken off (0.1 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,207 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 73,932 miles

Offside Rear slight play when jacked ball to radius arm

Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight play when jacked ball to radius arm

Pass 11 May 2015 70,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2015 70,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 63,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 64,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 63,217 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 63,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 42,817 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 42,797 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2010 34,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 29,381 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,806 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,091 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,064 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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VN02 CWO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN02 CWO, 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 VN02 CWO registered?

VN02 CWO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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