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KS02 VHY

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

202,980 mi
Last recorded202,980 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 VHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 202,980 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 202,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 199,161 miles

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

rear suspension gaiters split

Fail 12 Nov 2021 199,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

rear suspension gaiters split

Pass 13 Nov 2020 193,505 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess gaiter split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 193,505 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) does not face the rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess gaiter split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 185,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear suspension unit dust cover split

Fail 1 May 2019 185,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear suspension unit dust cover split

suspention warning light on

Pass 10 May 2018 177,623 miles

Central stoplight not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2018 177,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper blades not parked in correct position (8.3.1b)

Central stoplight not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 163,406 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

o/s rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2016 163,406 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

o/s rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 154,035 miles

Front both front hubs contaminated

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2015 154,035 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front both front hubs contaminated

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2015 154,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.B.1c)

Advise front and rear brake discs are corroded

Advise front exhaust is corroded and blowing

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

Pass 7 May 2013 142,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

both front and both side repeaters slightly discoloured

centre stop light not working

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear registration plate slighty delaminated

Fail 7 May 2013 142,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front and both side repeaters slightly discoloured

centre stop light not working

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear registration plate slighty delaminated

Pass 14 May 2012 135,720 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 126,462 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 115,926 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 107,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust heavily corroded.

rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 8 May 2009 107,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust heavily corroded.

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 12 May 2008 95,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 May 2008 95,672 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 87,548 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 80,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2006 80,016 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 VHY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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