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BN52 KFG

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,654 mi
Last recorded161,654 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 KFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 161,654 miles

rear pads low

Pass 18 Sep 2009 150,914 miles

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

oil leak nearside front

Fail 10 Sep 2009 150,570 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak nearside front

Pass 19 Sep 2008 132,983 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2008 132,983 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2008 132,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 115,380 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 115,130 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 94,321 miles

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

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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BN52 KFG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BN52 KFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 KFG registered?

BN52 KFG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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