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KU02 BXR

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

207,802 mi
Last recorded207,802 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 BXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 207,802 miles

Rear number plate,starting to fade.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 207,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate,starting to fade.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 200,591 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 200,586 miles

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Cut in n/s front tyre.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 184,835 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 184,830 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 166,746 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 150,503 miles

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

slight misting of fluid nearside front strut

Pass 4 Jul 2007 136,298 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 136,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 123,171 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 BXR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU02 BXR?

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What year was KU02 BXR registered?

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

Is KU02 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 BXR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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