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AD02 VUC

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,503 mi
Last recorded61,503 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,503 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe fouling steering rack (5.3.5 (b) (i))

offside front fluid suspension pipe insecure

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 61,487 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe fouling steering rack (5.3.5 (b) (i))

offside front fluid suspension pipe insecure

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,960 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edges and tread cracking

N/s/r tyre tread cracking

O/s/r tyre an screw in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,327 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,339 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 49,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,856 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 45,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,270 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 40,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,403 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,289 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,299 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,143 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 24,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,760 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,017 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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AD02 VUC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD02 VUC, 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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AD02 VUC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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