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AK02 VLH

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,958 mi
Last recorded228,958 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 228,958 miles

Centre brake light inop.

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

OSF tyre wearing unevenly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 228,958 miles

Centre brake light inop.

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

OSF tyre wearing unevenly.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 207,378 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 190,613 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 177,706 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 167,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 157,832 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 144,219 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 144,219 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 126,563 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 120,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 120,605 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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AK02 VLH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK02 VLH, 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 AK02 VLH registered?

AK02 VLH is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is AK02 VLH safe to buy?

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