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KJ52 BVV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,766 mi
Last recorded198,766 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 BVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 198,766 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 198,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 189,878 miles

slight noise from steering

test done by MrJ D Moore

Fail 3 Sep 2015 189,878 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

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

slight noise from steering

test done by MrJ D Moore

Pass 1 Sep 2014 183,793 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 178,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 171,583 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 171,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 163,622 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 155,701 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 146,192 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 131,535 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 112,350 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 96,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 96,303 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 BVV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KJ52 BVV, 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 BVV registered?

KJ52 BVV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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