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VA02 FJK

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,324 mi
Last recorded119,324 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 FJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 119,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 114,666 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 109,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 109,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 106,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 106,390 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 May 2011 98,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2010 83,420 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 67,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 11 May 2009 67,294 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 21 May 2008 50,137 miles

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

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 22 May 2007 32,828 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 32,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 12,517 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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VA02 FJK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VA02 FJK, 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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VA02 FJK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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