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A5 PPV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,788 mi
Last recorded178,788 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 178,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 171,809 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 160,787 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 160,787 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 150,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 140,806 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 140,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 125,122 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 126,661 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Jan 2007 122,648 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 111,474 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 111,473 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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A5 PPV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A5 PPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 PPV registered?

A5 PPV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is A5 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 PPV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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