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WA02 XRR

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,464 mi
Last recorded159,464 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 XRR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 159,464 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 159,464 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 143,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 127,976 miles

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2015 127,952 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 May 2014 114,829 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2014 114,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 May 2013 101,728 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 101,728 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,670 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 88,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,410 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 74,410 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 74,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front pads low and disc getting worn

Nearside rear tyre on limits

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge, on limits

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front pads low and disc getting worn

Nearside rear tyre on limits

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge, on limits

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,030 miles

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

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

Offside front brake disc becoming worn

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,048 miles

bit of play in steering rack

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

nearside front suspension strut a bit damp

parts of exhaust system rusting

under floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,144 miles

Front brake disc's a little worn

Plastic under trays/gaurds fitted

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight wear in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Small hole in rear exhaust box

Fail 25 Feb 2008 56,130 miles

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

Front brake disc's a little worn

Plastic under trays/gaurds fitted

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight wear in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Small hole in rear exhaust box

Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,270 miles

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

Slight play in front antiroll bar link rods

Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 31,083 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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 XRR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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