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VN02 CYO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,932 mi
Last recorded171,932 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 CYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 171,932 miles

rear suspension gaitor split-nearside

reverse gear safety mechanism faulty

undefined oil leak from engine bay

Fail 24 Jun 2014 171,931 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear suspension gaitor split-nearside

reverse gear safety mechanism faulty

undefined oil leak from engine bay

Pass 21 Jun 2013 155,686 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 155,686 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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 144,634 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded around outer casing

Rear suspension feed pipes to spheres corroded

Tow ball fitted upside down

Fail 8 Jun 2012 144,634 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded around outer casing

Rear suspension feed pipes to spheres corroded

Tow ball fitted upside down

Pass 25 May 2011 134,404 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

abs wire loose on offside rear radius arm

rear brake discs corroded/wearing

slight play in offside front drop link

tow bar ball upside down

Pass 18 Jun 2010 125,336 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear center suspension cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2008 101,106 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing off on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2007 88,607 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 88,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2006 75,247 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 66,532 miles

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

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 CYO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CYO, 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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VN02 CYO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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