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VK02 OVA

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,729 mi
Last recorded178,729 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 OVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 178,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 171,557 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 163,282 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 157,064 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 151,030 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 142,513 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 134,923 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 35,353 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 35,353 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 25,224 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,842 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 OVA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OVA, 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 OVA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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