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AE02 MDV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,301 mi
Last recorded151,301 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 151,301 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 151,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 146,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 132,685 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 119,036 miles

Both front seat belts slow to recoil

Pass 8 Feb 2008 103,845 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 103,845 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 85,295 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 70,980 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 70,980 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AE02 MDV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE02 MDV, 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 AE02 MDV registered?

AE02 MDV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is AE02 MDV safe to buy?

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