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KW02 OFB

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,654 mi
Last recorded163,654 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 OFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 163,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 154,865 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 147,655 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 147,648 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 140,759 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 140,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 131,797 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 131,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 123,064 miles

Crankshaft pulley noisy

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth 3mm - all other tyres 4mm

Noise from timing belt area

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

Oil leak from intercooler

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Starter motor noisy

Fail 19 Jul 2011 123,064 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Crankshaft pulley noisy

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth 3mm - all other tyres 4mm

Noise from timing belt area

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

Offside front brake caliper parking brake lever sticking

Oil leak from intercooler

Rear brake discs corroded

Starter motor noisy

Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,372 miles

Gaitor split on nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 100,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Gaitor split on nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 16 Dec 2008 86,042 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 71,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 55,115 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 51,188 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 51,188 miles

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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KW02 OFB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KW02 OFB, 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 KW02 OFB registered?

KW02 OFB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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