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KV02 KAU

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,157 mi
Last recorded115,157 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 KAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 115,157 miles

bads oil leak engine area

both front suspension legs oil misting slightly

both rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 12 Mar 2012 115,157 miles

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

bads oil leak engine area

both front suspension legs oil misting slightly

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 8 Mar 2011 93,228 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,291 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,960 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 61,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,502 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 54,507 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,507 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,557 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 KAU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol 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 KAU, 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 KAU registered?

KV02 KAU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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