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MT02 KGJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,645 mi
Last recorded70,645 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 KGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,645 miles

hydraulic fluid level between full and minimum recommend top up

Fail 14 Mar 2017 70,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hydraulic fluid level between full and minimum recommend top up

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,734 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 68,734 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,008 miles

all tyres becoming worn

o/s/front tyre worn

rear silencer body becoming corroded

slight fluid leak on steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2015 66,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

all tyres becoming worn

o/s/front tyre worn

rear silencer body becoming corroded

slight fluid leak on steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,978 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,795 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 59,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 1 Feb 2012 57,066 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 57,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 53,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/rear brake binding recommend attention

Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,518 miles

o/s/rear brake binding recommend attention

Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,252 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 49,252 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 448,454 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,088 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 35,984 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,984 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 29,448 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 29,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

incorrect beam pattern n/s/front

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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MT02 KGJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MT02 KGJ, 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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MT02 KGJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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