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VN02 RVW

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,012 mi
Last recorded99,012 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 RVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 99,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective very slow to retract (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective very slow to retract (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,632 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 91,097 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 91,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level is overfilled

nearside front position lamp initially was not working but came on later during test

nearside front top of wing has damage

offside and nearside side repeaters discolouring

oil leak from engine area

Fail 28 Aug 2012 84,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level is overfilled

nearside front position lamp initially was not working but came on later during test

nearside front top of wing has damage

offside and nearside side repeaters discolouring

oil leak from engine area

Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,524 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 68,190 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,154 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,748 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 RVW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

VN02 RVW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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