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VO02 OYX

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,610 mi
Last recorded86,610 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 OYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,610 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside rear suspension unit damp with oil

Fail 22 Aug 2014 86,605 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside rear suspension unit damp with oil

Pass 22 Jun 2013 83,344 miles

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

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

O/S/R suspension unit damp.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,267 miles

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

o/s rear sill damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2012 81,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

o/s rear sill damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2011 79,823 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 2 Jul 2011 79,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,168 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill and chassis trims fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jun 2009 70,163 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

plastic sill and chassis trims fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,615 miles

rear pads and disc worn

Pass 3 May 2007 55,287 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,785 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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VO02 OYX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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