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KU02 AEX

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,667 mi
Last recorded143,667 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 AEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2011 143,667 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 143,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 140,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

a pipe leading to o/s/f shock has broken, advise presenter to have checked at a citroen garage.

both rear axle bushes are deterioated bi=ut not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 140,099 miles

a pipe leading to o/s/f shock has broken, advise presenter to have checked at a citroen garage.

both rear axle bushes are deterioated bi=ut not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 136,402 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 136,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 130,962 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 130,961 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 130,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 117,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 103,435 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 93,796 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 93,796 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KU02 AEX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KU02 AEX, 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 KU02 AEX registered?

KU02 AEX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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