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KJ52 BVR

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,774 mi
Last recorded165,774 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 BVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2016 165,774 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers ineffective (8.2.2)

Bad oil leaks can't see where from

Damp around spheres at rear of vehicle

Front lamp lenses are badly crazed

O/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

Side repeaters slightly of colour

Pass 13 Aug 2015 162,196 miles

Track rod end has slight play

Fail 13 Aug 2015 162,196 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end has slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2014 157,837 miles

headlamp beam images could be better

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

steering rack is noisey

Fail 13 Aug 2014 157,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlamp beam images could be better

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

steering rack is noisey

Pass 12 Aug 2013 151,915 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 151,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 145,043 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 133,615 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 122,346 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 112,081 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 111,048 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 103,913 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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KJ52 BVR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJ52 BVR, 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 KJ52 BVR registered?

KJ52 BVR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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