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PK02 FVL

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,568 mi
Last recorded108,568 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 FVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 108,568 miles

Front Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

eml on

handbrake efficiency close to limits

Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,514 miles

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

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

n/s/r mud flap insecure

rear exhaust distorted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,411 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 91,411 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 83,200 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 83,981 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 76,204 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 76,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,249 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 68,249 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mil light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,453 miles

backbox exhaust heavily detiorated but not blowing

emissions too clean to register

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,901 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Mar 2011 48,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,317 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 43,317 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,754 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,812 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,424 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,635 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 25,635 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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PK02 FVL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PK02 FVL, 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 PK02 FVL registered?

PK02 FVL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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