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KG52 UYW

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,466 mi
Last recorded140,466 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 UYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 140,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 132,291 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 132,291 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 123,884 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 123,884 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 114,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,376 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,332 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 90,286 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,981 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,570 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 80,539 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,738 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 74,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 65,586 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,586 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,422 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 56,422 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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 UYW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KG52 UYW, 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 UYW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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