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KV02 JTY

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,521 mi
Last recorded70,521 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 JTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2012 70,521 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,346 miles

OS wing rep going white

heat sheild rattling

nail in nsr tyre

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2011 66,346 miles

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

OS wing rep going white

heat sheild rattling

nail in nsr tyre

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,731 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,499 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 49,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,086 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,711 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,453 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 26,304 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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KV02 JTY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KV02 JTY, 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 KV02 JTY registered?

KV02 JTY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is KV02 JTY safe to buy?

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