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WG02 XFV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

53,084 mi
Last recorded53,084 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 XFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 53,084 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 53,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 41,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,635 miles

nearside front brake bindng

nearside front brake pad worn

nearside rear inner brake pad worn

rear brakes squealing

Fail 3 Sep 2020 35,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

nearside front brake bindng

nearside front brake pad worn

nearside rear inner brake pad worn

rear brakes squealing

Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,245 miles

intermittent fault with hydraulic suspension control

offside rear brake pad worn unevenly/offside rear brake squealing

rear suspension legs damp

Fail 1 Oct 2019 34,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

intermittent fault with hydraulic suspension control

offside rear brake pad worn unevenly/offside rear brake squealing

rear suspension legs damp

Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,084 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 31,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint both front lower by undertray (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 29,591 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,194 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 26,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has outer edge wear

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has slight outer edge wear

Fail 27 Jul 2012 23,639 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has slight outer edge wear

Fail 26 Jul 2011 20,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,969 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,389 miles

Brake fluid approching minimum.

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,229 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 12,823 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,756 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 XFV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XFV, 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 WG02 XFV registered?

WG02 XFV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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