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KJ52 BXF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

167,167 mi
Last recorded167,167 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 167,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti slip worn smooth

Fail 20 Sep 2022 169,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti slip worn smooth

Pass 1 Sep 2021 157,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti slip worn smooth

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 152,144 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 152,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 146,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 146,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 136,064 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 127,069 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 117,128 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 117,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,420 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 94,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,279 miles

cat front/pipe cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,734 miles

exhaust cracking around cat/front pipe

possible leak from n/s rear suspension unit

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,381 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,335 miles

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

all tyres badly perished+cracking

exhaust rearbox corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,715 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,171 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 BXF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BXF, 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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KJ52 BXF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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