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HK02 VAY

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,597 mi
Last recorded136,597 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 VAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 136,597 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2015 127,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 124,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 114,818 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 106,592 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 96,933 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 96,933 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 70,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 70,641 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,655 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 25,557 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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HK02 VAY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HK02 VAY, 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 HK02 VAY registered?

HK02 VAY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is HK02 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK02 VAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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