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BJ52 KEK

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

343,723 mi
Last recorded343,723 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 KEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 343,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 339,203 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 329,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 106,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 104,450 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2021 104,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front shock pipes leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 97,016 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,307 miles

nsr suspension unit damp

Pass 4 Aug 2018 91,827 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,269 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 88,269 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,848 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 86,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play rackend (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 79,785 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,537 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,065 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,120 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,399 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 52,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,974 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 45,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,848 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 39,848 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,269 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 34,193 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BJ52 KEK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 BJ52 KEK, 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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BJ52 KEK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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