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WM02 VZN

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,233 mi
Last recorded152,233 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 VZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 152,233 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 152,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 149,652 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 149,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 140,092 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 124,031 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 123,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 103,864 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 103,793 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 89,315 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 73,877 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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WM02 VZN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WM02 VZN, 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 WM02 VZN registered?

WM02 VZN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is WM02 VZN safe to buy?

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