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DY02 VKG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,450 mi
Last recorded108,450 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 VKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 108,450 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 108,445 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door hard to open from inside

Fail 3 Feb 2020 106,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door hard to open from inside

Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,915 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 100,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 89,884 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 89,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 79,371 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,231 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 70,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 56,153 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,142 miles

rear exaust box outer case corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,252 miles

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 9 Jun 2010 23,417 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 23,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,828 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,254 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 17,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,225 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 9,640 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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DY02 VKG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DY02 VKG, 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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DY02 VKG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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