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KS02 VHW

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,848 mi
Last recorded202,848 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 VHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 202,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 200,170 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 198,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 194,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2017 188,902 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 184,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 176,857 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 171,803 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 165,493 miles

both n/s tyres worn on outer tread

Fail 13 Jun 2013 165,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s tyres worn on outer tread

Pass 26 Jun 2012 157,428 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 157,389 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 151,196 miles

Oil leak

creeking on rear axle advise further investigation

Fail 11 Jun 2011 151,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Oil leak

creeking on rear axle advise further investigation

Pass 26 Jun 2010

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine emmiting some black

o/s/f disc worn

slight signs of moisture around o/s/f brake caliper

slight signs of moisture on o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r suspension units

Pass 27 Jul 2009 141,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 141,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 127,436 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 103,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 76,787 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 VHW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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