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WK02 ZGX

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

148,324 mi
Last recorded148,324 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 ZGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 148,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 148,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 139,561 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 139,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 137,066 miles

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

damp around o/s /front suspension pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,385 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 133,383 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 128,903 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r tyre on limit outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2019 128,897 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre on limit outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2018 118,227 miles

o/s/f s/unit return pipe slight leak

o/s/f tyre low outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2018 118,226 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f s/unit return pipe slight leak

o/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2017 115,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 115,573 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 112,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Head lamp pattern weak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 112,281 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Head lamp pattern weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose not correctly located

Pass 10 Dec 2015 106,292 miles

O/s/f tyre carcass deteriorated

Plastic liners and trays preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs

Slight weep front shock absorbers

Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,294 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 103,771 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 100,374 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine top cover is insecure and is lifting dipstick from tube

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

Offside wiper splitting on ends

Fail 4 Oct 2012 91,483 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine top cover is insecure and is lifting dipstick from tube

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

Offside wiper splitting on ends

One mud flap is missing and other three are falling off

Rear window is coming unbonded from hatch frame along the bottom and sides

Pass 3 Nov 2011 82,916 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,545 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links minor wear / noise

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,129 miles

Front brake pads getting thin

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,173 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 58,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 48,171 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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WK02 ZGX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WK02 ZGX, 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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WK02 ZGX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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