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WK02 EBM

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

209,788 mi
Last recorded209,788 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 EBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 209,788 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limits

n/s/r suspension leg bellows split

noise on engine

Fail 2 Apr 2012 209,788 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limits

n/s/r suspension leg bellows split

noise on engine

Pass 22 Mar 2011 188,839 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front suspension pipe perished

Fail 22 Mar 2011 188,836 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front suspension pipe perished

Fail 12 Mar 2010 180,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorated and will soon scratch screen

Pass 12 Mar 2010 180,396 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorated and will soon scratch screen

Pass 12 Mar 2009 176,073 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 176,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 164,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 160,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2007 160,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 140,193 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 140,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WK02 EBM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WK02 EBM, 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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WK02 EBM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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