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KU02 BWJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

100,461 mi
Last recorded100,461 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 BWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 100,461 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 100,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,121 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 99,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 95,973 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 93,609 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 92,085 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 92,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,776 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Front suspension fluid leak? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 88,714 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Front suspension fluid leak? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,107 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 84,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 79,272 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 79,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak around engine under tray

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Brake discs poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,126 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2016 76,102 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

osr tyre tread cracked and split

Fail 3 Apr 2013 64,932 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,932 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,826 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 61,823 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,039 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 53,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,911 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,028 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 36,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BWJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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