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KU02 BLF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,238 mi
Last recorded148,238 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2016 148,238 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 143,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst and middle mount (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn, also has a cut in tread of tyre (4.1.E.1)

both wipers blades starting to split

items removed from drivers view

Fail 11 Dec 2015 143,807 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst and middle mount (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn, also has a cut in tread of tyre (4.1.E.1)

both wipers blades starting to split

items removed from drivers view

Pass 9 Dec 2014 139,242 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 139,237 miles

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 134,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on out side edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Dec 2013 134,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on out side edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 129,883 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 129,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 125,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 119,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 119,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 101,928 miles

advise front brake pads 2to3mm approx

Fail 23 Mar 2009 101,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

advise front brake pads 2to3mm approx

advise nearside front brake hose not secured too leg

Pass 27 Mar 2008 85,777 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,857 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 68,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,217 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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KU02 BLF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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