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KC52 CJY

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,248 mi
Last recorded166,248 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 CJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 166,248 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 166,248 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 93,388 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 27 Nov 2010 93,388 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,564 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 88,564 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 82,911 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 74,725 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 64,370 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 54,950 miles

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

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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KC52 CJY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KC52 CJY, 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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What year was KC52 CJY registered?

KC52 CJY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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