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KU02 BFE

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,261 mi
Last recorded145,261 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 BFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 145,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 141,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 137,953 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 133,485 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 130,343 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 130,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 128,150 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 123,864 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight weep on rear suspension units

Pass 20 Dec 2017 119,270 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 115,460 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 111,632 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 107,059 miles

all pads worn low-x2 rear tyres low-x2 headlamps slight movement-all brakes slightly binding-all brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 103,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING SUGGEST ATTENTSION osf side wall on tyre starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil loss osf strut??? slight oil loss pipes fixed on to radiator

Fail 2 Dec 2013 103,670 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING SUGGEST ATTENTSION osf side wall on tyre starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WIPER BLADES MIN PASS SUGGEST CHANGE

slight oil loss osf strut??? slight oil loss pipes fixed on to radiator

Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,403 miles

OIL MIST ON POWER STEERING PIPES

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORROSION

nsf bumper slightly inscure

nsf tyre cracking on side wall

wiper blades worn

Fail 20 Nov 2012 99,403 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

OIL MIST ON POWER STEERING PIPES

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORROSION

nsf bumper slightly inscure

nsf tyre cracking on side wall

wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Dec 2011 94,882 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 86,883 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 86,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 77,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 67,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,048 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 59,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 49,566 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 49,566 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2005 49,566 miles

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

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 BFE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KU02 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

KU02 BFE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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