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KN02 YYL

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,674 mi
Last recorded153,674 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 YYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 153,674 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

centre section exhaust corroding

offside rear tyre wearing to outer edge

rear section exhaust corroding

slight play to offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint

Fail 22 Jun 2017 153,584 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

centre section exhaust corroding

offside rear tyre wearing to outer edge

rear section exhaust corroding

slight play to offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint

Pass 27 Jun 2016 146,765 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing to outer edge

air bag light staying on

offside front tyre on 2mm but less on edges [raised tread]

rear brake disc's pitted to edges

rotation noise to offside rear when spun

Fail 27 Jun 2016 146,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing to outer edge

air bag light staying on

offside front tyre on 2mm but less on edges [raised tread]

rear brake disc's pitted to edges

rotation noise to offside rear when spun

Pass 28 May 2015 141,387 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 127,901 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 127,901 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 118,472 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2013 118,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 May 2012 106,002 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid below maximum

front brake pads getting low

wiper clearing deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2011 104,186 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 104,186 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

front inner pads low?

Pass 10 Jun 2010 99,356 miles

n/s/r brakr discs corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2009 95,818 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 85,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 71,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,179 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 43,310 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 43,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KN02 YYL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KN02 YYL, 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 KN02 YYL registered?

KN02 YYL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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