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KM02 VLP

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

198,981 mi
Last recorded198,981 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 VLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 198,981 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 198,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 192,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 181,900 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 181,902 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 181,838 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 169,144 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 154,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Sep 2014 140,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 128,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 121,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 121,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 114,756 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 114,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 110,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 110,105 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 110,088 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

near side wiper blade starting to split

Fail 18 Jul 2009 100,783 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 100,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 91,611 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 84,658 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 717,545 miles

can not test raer seat belts

Pass 1 Sep 2005 59,895 miles

Nearside number plate light lens missing

Offside front bumper insecure

Unable to inspect outer sills

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KM02 VLP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KM02 VLP, 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 KM02 VLP registered?

KM02 VLP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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