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KS02 VGL

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,803 mi
Last recorded133,803 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 VGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 133,803 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2013 133,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 119,498 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 99,751 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 99,507 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine breather pipe deteriorated.

engine has a n oil leak.

full length side floor covers fitted.

full lower engine/box cover fitted.

rear silencer inners loose.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 79,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 65,679 miles

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

Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 65,664 miles

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

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

Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,084 miles

front to rear brake pipes not fully checked due to full under trays being fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2007 49,288 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 49,288 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 27,146 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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KS02 VGL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KS02 VGL, 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 KS02 VGL registered?

KS02 VGL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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