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BL51 KKB

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,670 mi
Last recorded141,670 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 KKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 141,670 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 141,670 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 130,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside rear swing arm bearings are worn

Pass 14 Jan 2015 130,447 miles

Nearside and offside rear swing arm bearings are worn

Pass 13 Nov 2013 120,011 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 120,011 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,773 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 109,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 106,445 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 101,723 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 95,949 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 88,804 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 82,042 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 76,356 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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BL51 KKB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL51 KKB, 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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BL51 KKB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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