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KV02 JVA

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

175,200 mi
Last recorded175,200 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 JVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 175,200 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 175,040 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 171,415 miles

oil leak from oil cooler

Fail 15 Aug 2023 171,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 23 Aug 2022 167,109 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2022 167,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2021 163,903 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 163,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 160,502 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight switch faulty

Fail 15 Aug 2020 160,502 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight switch faulty

Pass 14 Aug 2019 157,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on the wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on the wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure . (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wrong bulb on stop lamp .

headlamp switch is faulty .

Fail 14 Aug 2019 157,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on the wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on the wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure . (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wrong bulb on stop lamp .

headlamp switch is faulty .

Pass 14 Aug 2018 154,434 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2018 154,434 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 152,467 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 152,467 miles

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

Nearside Front WIPER SPLIT

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 150,061 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 150,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 147,043 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 147,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 142,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ofside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2014 142,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ofside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2013 125,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 125,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,713 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 113,008 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

sidewall repairs to o/s/f @ n/s/r tyres

Fail 24 Aug 2011 113,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

sidewall repairs to o/s/f @ n/s/r tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2010 109,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 103,414 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 97,495 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 91,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 84,896 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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KV02 JVA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 KV02 JVA, 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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KV02 JVA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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