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KS02 VGU

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,283 mi
Last recorded167,283 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 VGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 167,283 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside door mirror has a foil type stick on mirror fitted and although rear view is adequate it could better

Fail 10 Oct 2018 167,089 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near joint with rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested oil below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

Inner Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 159,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 151,026 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 151,026 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 142,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 135,585 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 128,522 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 128,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 121,536 miles

slight oil leak rear axle beam area

Pass 6 Jul 2011 111,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 101,033 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 89,334 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 89,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 76,147 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 64,972 miles

Very slight movement in nearside front suspension anti-roll bar link rod.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,416 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 VGU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGU, 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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KS02 VGU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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