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VK02 FLA

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,609 mi
Last recorded86,609 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 86,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 84,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front shockers slightly misty

Pass 10 Aug 2019 79,671 miles

rear seat base missing

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,130 miles

Both sides sill covers fitted

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side and near side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Offside Front tyre wearing from outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Off side and near side front (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Off side and near side (4.4.3 (a))

Slight general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,130 miles

Both sides sill covers fitted

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side and near side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Offside Front tyre wearing from outer edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Off side and near side front (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Off side and near side (4.4.3 (a))

Slight general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2016 77,207 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers /under trays /engine cover

Fail 12 Dec 2016 77,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers /under trays /engine cover

Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,461 miles

Engine cover/side sill covers fitted

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

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General corrosion under vehicle.

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 72,921 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Genral corrosion under vehicle.

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,999 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 68,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,429 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,210 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,707 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to limit on outside edges

Fail 3 Oct 2007 45,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,161 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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VK02 FLA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK02 FLA, 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 VK02 FLA registered?

VK02 FLA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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