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HK02 VJG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,564 mi
Last recorded52,564 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 VJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 52,551 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,530 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,624 miles

brake fluid level between min and max

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded at metal ends

rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,835 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jun 2012 35,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,054 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 35,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,270 miles

brake fluid level just above minimum

Fail 16 Jun 2010 33,270 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level just above minimum

Fail 5 Jun 2009 31,073 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,073 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,355 miles

all tyres nearing limit and perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,315 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,955 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 13,392 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 VJG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VJG, 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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HK02 VJG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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