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DK02 EPY

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,992 mi
Last recorded155,992 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 EPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 155,992 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 155,992 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 151,601 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 148,951 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 148,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 145,390 miles

Centre Rear Lower tow bar plug taped up damaged unabel to test

Fail 15 Jun 2016 145,390 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Lower tow bar plug taped up damaged unabel to test

Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 133,851 miles

Advise slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 126,853 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 126,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 120,497 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 120,497 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 112,400 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 112,400 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 103,956 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 103,956 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,889 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 95,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,841 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 86,841 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 76,338 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 76,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 63,965 miles

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

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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DK02 EPY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK02 EPY, 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 DK02 EPY registered?

DK02 EPY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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