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AK02 VNH

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,464 mi
Last recorded79,464 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VNH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,464 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 79,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 75,712 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 69,774 miles

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

o/s/front bumper adrift

Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,774 miles

o/s/front bumper adrift

Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,938 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 16 Mar 2012 50,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 30 Mar 2011 47,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,650 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,660 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 43,622 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,926 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 34,893 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,473 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 31,473 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,085 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 26,085 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to see inner brake pads

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 VNH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK02 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

AK02 VNH is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is AK02 VNH safe to buy?

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