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KH02 BBU

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,557 mi
Last recorded154,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 BBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 154,557 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 154,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced head lamp defused (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 144,637 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 144,637 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 139,863 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 139,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 134,401 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 134,401 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 132,256 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 132,256 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 129,449 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 129,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 126,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 124,459 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 121,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 118,490 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 107,261 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,975 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 89,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,601 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 76,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,700 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,405 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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KH02 BBU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KH02 BBU, 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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KH02 BBU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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