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WA02 VVT

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,327 mi
Last recorded103,327 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 VVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,327 miles

engine has oil leak/s

Fail 23 Nov 2015 103,327 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box holed (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs are corroded (3.5.1i)

engine has oil leak/s

offside front brake hose insecure

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 20 May 2014 102,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 102,326 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2013 100,765 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 100,765 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 99,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,607 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Apr 2011 96,607 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2010 91,505 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,253 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 79,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,293 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 67,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,615 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,880 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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WA02 VVT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VVT, 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 WA02 VVT registered?

WA02 VVT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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