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VK02 CBX

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,013 mi
Last recorded143,013 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 CBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 143,013 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 143,012 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2015 136,994 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 136,994 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 129,556 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2014 129,556 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 May 2013 121,440 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 May 2013 121,440 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 May 2012 111,095 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 111,095 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 100,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 90,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2010 90,844 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 77,759 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 77,759 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 63,721 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 52,468 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 45,114 miles

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

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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VK02 CBX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VK02 CBX, 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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VK02 CBX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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