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KU02 BGF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,642 mi
Last recorded58,642 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 BGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,642 miles

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

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

both wiper blades smearing

lense missing from nearside registration plate lamp

Fail 10 Sep 2014 58,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both wiper blades smearing

engine management light on

lense missing from nearside registration plate lamp

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

nearside registration plate lamp lense cover missing

Fail 10 Sep 2013 55,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted & rusted

nearside registration plate lamp lense cover missing

offside rear brake disc shield loose

Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,886 miles

advise rear brake noise and squeal

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,524 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,977 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,556 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,362 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,804 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 26,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Imbalance to front brakes (measured 200 kg/f (ns) 145kg/f(os))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 BGF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BGF, 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 BGF registered?

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

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