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KX02 SBY

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,704 mi
Last recorded179,704 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX02 SBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 179,704 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 179,704 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 174,949 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front drop link noisey

Pass 29 Jun 2010 170,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 164,544 miles

N/s/r roadwheel buckled.

Play in o/s/r radius arm bushes.

Suspect front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 164,521 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/s/r roadwheel buckled.

Play in o/s/r radius arm bushes.

Suspect front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 15 Mar 2008 157,791 miles

ADVISE gas leak from rear silencer ADVISE uneven wear on o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 157,791 miles

ADVISE gas leak from rear silencer ADVISE uneven wear on o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2007 154,374 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 153,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake discs rusty

front struts sweating

Pass 25 Apr 2006 103,177 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 113,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

ADVISE drivers seat loose

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KX02 SBY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KX02 SBY, 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 KX02 SBY registered?

KX02 SBY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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