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ET02 MKN

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,718 mi
Last recorded169,718 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 MKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 169,718 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 169,718 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 156,477 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 143,789 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside door mirror damaged

pin hole in nearside drive shaft gaitor

windscreen slightly scratched from nearside wiper blade

Fail 8 Jun 2010 143,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

nearside door mirror damaged

pin hole in nearside drive shaft gaitor

windscreen slightly scratched from nearside wiper blade

Pass 4 Jun 2009 130,169 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2009 130,166 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 121,276 miles

Oil leak at top of engine

Oil leak from around sump gasket and crank seal

Oil leak from intercooler

Slight dampness on front shockers

Wipers smearing

Fail 10 Jun 2008 121,276 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak at top of engine

Oil leak from around sump gasket and crank seal

Oil leak from intercooler

Slight dampness on front shockers

Wipers smearing

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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ET02 MKN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ET02 MKN, 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 ET02 MKN registered?

ET02 MKN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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