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HK02 VJC

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,152 mi
Last recorded169,152 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 VJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 169,152 miles

Engine management light on

Engine oil dip stick broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 169,152 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Engine management light on

Engine oil dip stick broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 163,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 153,128 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 153,128 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 142,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 127,747 miles

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

EML lamp on

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

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)

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

offside hand brake in poor condition

signs of fluid leaking rear axle

Fail 7 Jun 2011 127,747 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EML lamp on

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

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

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

offside hand brake in poor condition

signs of fluid leaking rear axle

Pass 10 Jun 2010 112,959 miles

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

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

front pads look low

rear pads worn

signs of fluid leak from rear suspension

Pass 18 Jun 2009 99,445 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 99,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shock absorbers showing signs of fluid leaking

n/s rear suspension cylinder showing signs of leaking

play n/s front drop link

Pass 20 Jun 2008 84,768 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 70,976 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 70,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

all brake pads have less than 50% wear left

both front shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,791 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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HK02 VJC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK02 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

HK02 VJC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is HK02 VJC safe to buy?

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