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MW02 KVT

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,174 mi
Last recorded153,174 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 KVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 153,174 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 153,174 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 143,274 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 121,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,242 miles

crack lower edge of screen

Pass 18 May 2016 98,726 miles

Nearside Lower front screen cracked

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

Fail 18 May 2016 98,726 miles

Nearside Lower front screen cracked

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 84,547 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 76,563 miles

all brake discs have surface rust

offside rear suspension unit damp

Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,828 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,192 miles

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

Nearside front suspension unit slightly leaking (shock absorber)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 51,191 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside front suspension unit slightly leaking (shock absorber)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 49,448 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak on off side rear suspension unit

Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,448 miles

slight leak on off side rear suspension unit

Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,706 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,168 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,999 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing slighlty on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,345 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 27,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 21,644 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 21,612 miles

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

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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MW02 KVT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW02 KVT, 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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MW02 KVT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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