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WA02 CAU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,716 mi
Last recorded128,716 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 CAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2017 128,716 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear section brock off (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 115,122 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear back-box corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2016 115,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear back-box corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 114,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,690 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,134 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,485 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 88,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 88,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

cuts in off side and near side front tyre tread

cuts in off side and near side rear tyre tread

Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,756 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 73,756 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,070 miles

front registration plate deteriorating!

offside front suspension leg fas a slight misting of oil!

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,992 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate deteriorating!

Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,646 miles

offside front lower balljoint cover torn!

rear brakes squealing!

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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WA02 CAU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WA02 CAU, 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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WA02 CAU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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