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C5 JKF

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

198,101 mi
Last recorded198,101 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 198,101 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

child seats fitted in rear of car

Fail 25 Feb 2016 198,081 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch worn and slipping.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 180,424 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2013 163,344 miles

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

nearside headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2012 148,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 139,973 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 124,473 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 102,767 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

slight play detected in nearside front anti roll bar link rod

wear apparent on nearside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,851 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

slight play apparent in nearside front anti roll bar link rod lower ball joint.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 21,422 miles

advise engine oil leaks

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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C5 JKF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 C5 JKF, 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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C5 JKF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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