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DG02 XKV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

233,798 mi
Last recorded233,798 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 XKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 233,798 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 233,732 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 221,690 miles

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)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 221,675 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

h/brake travel high

Pass 12 Aug 2013 204,025 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 204,025 miles

Offside Front Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 187,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 187,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 168,969 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 147,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 128,537 miles

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

slight play in off side front steering arm

Fail 7 Aug 2009 128,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

slight play in off side front steering arm

Fail 8 Aug 2008 108,163 miles

Near side front pad wire loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front wiper poor

Off side rear suspesion unit has slight leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 108,163 miles

Near side front pad wire loose

Off side front wiper poor

Off side rear suspesion unit has slight leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 88,119 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 87,656 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 66,776 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

bottom engine cover is damaged due to road impact

Fail 3 Jun 2006 63,745 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

car has engine and floor covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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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DG02 XKV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DG02 XKV, 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 DG02 XKV registered?

DG02 XKV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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