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VK02 KCV

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,374 mi
Last recorded106,374 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 KCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2013 106,374 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2013 106,374 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 98,344 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 98,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 May 2011 80,363 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre valve squashed under wheel trim.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 13 May 2011 80,363 miles

Airbag warning light on

Offside front tyre valve squashed under wheel trim.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Fail 2 Jun 2010 61,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,749 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 54,775 miles

nearside front tyre valve trapped under wheel trim, removed and refitted wheel trim

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 23 May 2008 49,426 miles

Water leak from thermostat housing area

center exhaust box in poor condition

front hub caps incorrectly fitted and fouling tyre valves

Fail 23 May 2008 49,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Water leak from thermostat housing area

center exhaust box in poor condition

front hub caps incorrectly fitted and fouling tyre valves

Pass 31 May 2007 43,020 miles

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

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

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

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Jun 2006 35,046 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 35,046 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covering

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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VK02 KCV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

VK02 KCV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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