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KU02 BZT

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,156 mi
Last recorded110,156 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 BZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 110,156 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 109,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 107,349 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 107,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 98,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot struts broken

nsr suspension v slight weep

Fail 28 Feb 2012 84,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot struts broken

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,975 miles

exhaust corroded near joints.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 75,966 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

exhaust corroded near joints.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,154 miles

signs of fluid leak under n.s.f of engine shield.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 69,154 miles

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

signs of fluid leak under n.s.f of engine shield.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 55,210 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 55,210 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 44,227 miles

Unable to see front pads

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 BZT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BZT, 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 BZT registered?

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

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