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KG52 UYC

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,998 mi
Last recorded174,998 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 UYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 174,998 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 163,988 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2016 163,964 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

headlamp lenses faded

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2015 151,739 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 151,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2014 138,378 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front and offside rear tyres getting low

nearside headlamp beam pattern very weak (strong advise)

offside front tyre low on tread

Fail 26 Jul 2014 138,346 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage in swept area of windscreen

front lower arms rear bushes deteriorating

front number plate deteriorated

front suspension legs slightly damp

high level brake light not working

nearside front and offside rear tyres getting low

nearside headlamp beam pattern very weak (strong advise)

offside front tyre low on tread

power steering pipe by gearbox damp

wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 31 Aug 2013 127,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 127,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 101,757 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,304 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,056 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 68,641 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 68,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,488 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 43,957 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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KG52 UYC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KG52 UYC, 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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KG52 UYC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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