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VU02 ACF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,929 mi
Last recorded119,929 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 ACF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 119,929 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 119,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 101,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 94,626 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 90,831 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

offside brake caliper shield broken

rear bump stop missing offside and nearside poor

Fail 8 Feb 2010 90,831 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

offside brake caliper shield broken

rear bump stop missing offside and nearside poor

Pass 13 Feb 2009 81,614 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

dampness to offside rear suspension unit gaiter

nearside rear fog lamp not working

rear suspension bump stops missing,offside, and nearside is worn

Fail 12 Feb 2009 81,611 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

dampness to offside rear suspension unit gaiter

nearside rear brake caliper very close to disc,recommend attention

nearside rear fog lamp not working

rear suspension bump stops missing,offside, and nearside is worn

Pass 15 Jan 2008 73,016 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no fog light nearside rear

Fail 15 Jan 2008 73,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no fog light nearside rear

Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 51,594 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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VU02 ACF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU02 ACF, 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 VU02 ACF registered?

VU02 ACF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 ACF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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