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KU02 BSO

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,255 mi
Last recorded107,255 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 BSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,255 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 88,361 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 88,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,791 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,639 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,221 miles

airbag light on.

both undersides covered in plastic shields.

lower engine cover fitted.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

unable to open n/s/r. door.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 52,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

airbag light on.

both undersides covered in plastic shields.

lower engine cover fitted.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

unable to open n/s/r. door.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,847 miles

airbag light on.

n/s/f. washer jet blocked.

n/s/r. door will not open from inside or outside---all checks carried out.

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills.

plastic covers fitted to front and rear underside of car.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 44,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on.

n/s/f. washer jet blocked.

n/s/r. door will not open from inside or outside---all checks carried out.

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills.

plastic covers fitted to front and rear underside of car.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,512 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 28,589 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 28,589 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 BSO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,749cc 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 BSO, 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 BSO registered?

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

Is KU02 BSO safe to buy?

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