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KS02 VJU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,435 mi
Last recorded94,435 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 VJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2018 94,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both registration lamps not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubbers split and not clearing screen both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

service light on

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 88,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,757 miles

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

both front suspension fluid pipes damp

Fail 16 Nov 2015 79,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front suspension fluid pipes damp

Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 73,219 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,532 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 67,532 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,492 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 61,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,514 miles

Exhaust centre joint loose

Offside front suspension fluid return pipe split

Fail 16 Nov 2010 49,834 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,834 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,286 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 44,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,018 miles

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

unable to fully inspect pipes under vehicle due to ground effect covers.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,121 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 35,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,436 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s front tyre ,outer side wall has small cut

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 VJU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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