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BW51 KNN

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,278 mi
Last recorded135,278 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 KNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 135,278 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc in a poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2011 135,257 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear brake disc in a poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2010 130,520 miles

A touch condition has occurred at some point between the O/S/R Brake calliper and O/S/R Roadwheel... Recommend these be stripped and inspected.

Fail 2 Dec 2010 130,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 117,770 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 117,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 100,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 83,201 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 70,562 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 70,437 miles

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside door mirror lens slight cracking but not effecting rear vison

Pass 26 Oct 2005 53,773 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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BW51 KNN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BW51 KNN, 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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BW51 KNN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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