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VO02 OVZ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,622 mi
Last recorded123,622 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 OVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 123,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 123,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 120,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 119,949 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 115,079 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Falling Off

Pass 7 Jul 2020 109,031 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 105,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 102,382 miles

Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,315 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 100,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,733 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 94,820 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 89,513 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,703 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 85,703 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,666 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 75,585 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,569 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 65,549 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front seat belt slow to return attention required

inner door handle floppy in operation attention required

suspension /steering pipes back of rack weeping attention required

Pass 14 Apr 2007 58,791 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 51,772 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 51,661 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

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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VO02 OVZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VO02 OVZ, 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 VO02 OVZ registered?

VO02 OVZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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