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KN02 ZGW

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,786 mi
Last recorded170,786 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 ZGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 170,786 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 170,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 145,425 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 145,425 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 119,138 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 119,138 miles

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

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

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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KN02 ZGW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KN02 ZGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN02 ZGW registered?

KN02 ZGW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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