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KG02 GVF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,279 mi
Last recorded145,279 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 GVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 145,279 miles

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

crack in windscreen at base covered by wiper blades

Fail 21 Nov 2015 145,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

crack in windscreen at base covered by wiper blades

Pass 12 Nov 2014 127,498 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 127,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Oct 2014 127,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre wearing on extreme inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 121,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 121,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,941 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 113,941 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 102,507 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 102,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 88,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,456 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel slight brake bind

Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,229 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 67,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,606 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 55,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 43,212 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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KG02 GVF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KG02 GVF, 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 KG02 GVF registered?

KG02 GVF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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