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KV52 AJY

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,457 mi
Last recorded89,457 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 AJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 89,457 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 89,457 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 87,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 86,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 85,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2021 85,779 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 84,689 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

Fail 3 May 2019 84,688 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust has a hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 8 May 2018 83,377 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front anti-roll bar linkage upper dust cover splitting

offside front brake sticking slightly

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside rear tyre has worn tread

Fail 8 May 2018 83,377 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front anti-roll bar linkage upper dust cover splitting

offside front brake sticking slightly

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside rear tyre has worn tread

Pass 30 May 2017 81,038 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED

Offside Front BEAM PATTERN WEAK

Offside Front HEADLAMP WEATHERED

REAR BACK BOX JOIN CORRODED

Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,150 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 79,150 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,659 miles

exhaust rear exhaust box and joint corroded

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

Fail 23 Apr 2015 77,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

brake wear indicator on dashboard comes on intermittantly

front brake discs worn

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2014 76,070 miles

offside front brake sticking slightly

offside front headlamp lens deteriorating and beam image vague

offside rear tyre inner edge feathered slightly

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 73,775 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 73,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 67,528 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre perishing slightly and tread worn

nearside rear passenger seat has a child seat fitted - unable to fully test condition of seat belt without tampering with or removing seat

offside front tyre tread worn

offside headlamp lens deteriorating and beam image vague

offside rear tyre has worn tread and a feathered inner edge

Fail 22 May 2012 67,528 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre perishing slightly and tread worn

nearside rear passenger seat has a child seat fitted - unable to fully test condition of seat belt without tampering with or removing seat

offside front tyre tread worn

offside headlamp lens deteriorating and beam image vague

offside rear tyre has worn tread and a feathered inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 62,143 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 56,614 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,466 miles

knocking noise when rotating offside rear wheel, unable to determine cause

Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,552 miles

engine oil very low and engine tappets noisey

offside stop light dim

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,677 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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KV52 AJY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KV52 AJY, 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 KV52 AJY registered?

KV52 AJY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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