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KU02 BXC

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,008 mi
Last recorded156,008 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 BXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 156,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 147,492 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly rusty

Rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2019 147,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

All 4 brake discs slightly rusty

Rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2018 147,024 miles

front brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface

light misting of oil on rear suspension sphere units

rear brake discs corroding/pitting

Fail 7 Mar 2018 147,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface

light misting of oil on rear suspension sphere units

rear brake discs corroding/pitting

Pass 22 Feb 2017 146,398 miles

front brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface

light misting of oil both rear suspension sphere units

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 17 Feb 2016 145,291 miles

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

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

brake discs - corrosion/pitting on friction surface

Pass 25 Feb 2015 143,779 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 143,779 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 142,663 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 140,638 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear suspension unit damp

Pass 27 Feb 2012 137,492 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

slight movement in both front antiroll bar links.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 131,621 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 123,558 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 114,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 102,852 miles

brake pedal pad slightly worn

covers front to rear under vehicle and sill covers fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 4 Mar 2008 102,852 miles

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

brake pedal pad slightly worn

covers front to rear under vehicle and sill covers fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2007 99,395 miles

PAS pipes damp with oil??

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

covers front to rear under vehicle and sill covers fitted

front brake discs getting low??

offside rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 11 Mar 2006 95,026 miles

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

brake pedal pad slightly worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

sill covers and under body tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2006 95,026 miles

brake pedal pad slightly worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

sill covers and under body tray fitted

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 BXC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

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

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