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KS02 VMX

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 VMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012

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

Fail 9 May 2012

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 65,248 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracking to sidewalls but not to cords

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,617 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,617 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,094 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 58,094 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 52,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear and o/s front tyres cracking in tread

both rear wheels catching caliper bolts

Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,911 miles

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

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

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

both rear and o/s front tyres cracking in tread

both rear wheels catching caliper bolts

Pass 3 May 2007 48,699 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

noise on rear brakes

Pass 3 May 2006 44,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 39,084 miles

off side front tyre getting worn near to legal limit

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 VMX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

KS02 VMX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 August 2002.

Is KS02 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS02 VMX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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