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WG02 FLA

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,167 mi
Last recorded78,167 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 FLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 78,167 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 78,165 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,967 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 56,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 41,223 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 36,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,999 miles

NSF disc has gone metal to metal with the worn pad, scoring it quite badly.

NSR bump stop missing

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

OSR bump stop damaged.

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 28,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NSF disc has gone metal to metal with the worn pad, scoring it quite badly.

NSR bump stop missing

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

OSR bump stop damaged.

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 20,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,689 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 2,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,703 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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WG02 FLA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black 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 WG02 FLA, 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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WG02 FLA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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