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VX02 KGO

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,092 mi
Last recorded85,092 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 KGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 85,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fluid suspension leaking rear distribution valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

Oil leak ()

Suspension fluid reservoir empty

both front tyres perish cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front wiper starting to split & smear screen

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc disscoloured & slight binding (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

both front tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

milky & rusty deposits on dipstick

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,007 miles

rear brake/suspension pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 79,007 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake/suspension pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,961 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,467 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades split on ends

rear discs in poor condition on back faces. pads ok

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,226 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,113 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,616 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 47,617 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 47,570 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,998 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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VX02 KGO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VX02 KGO, 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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VX02 KGO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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