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KW02 GNU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,306 mi
Last recorded123,306 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 GNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 123,306 miles

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

front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2013 123,306 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 110,572 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2012 110,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s wiper split

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 97,753 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 97,753 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

Fail 16 Aug 2010 90,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 90,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,194 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 71,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,516 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 58,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,024 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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KW02 GNU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KW02 GNU, 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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KW02 GNU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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