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KY02 BHJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,360 mi
Last recorded108,360 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 BHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel is damaged

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear light cluster has slight interaction

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres have slight cracking in the tread area

tow bar is corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 108,360 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking shock absorber low pressure return pipe (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel is damaged

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear light cluster has slight interaction

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres have slight cracking in the tread area

tow bar is corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing at edge

Fail 3 Oct 2016 104,233 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking Fractured (2.4.D.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Hydraulic reservoir fluid level low

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing at edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,290 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 98,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

windscreen rubber insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,871 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 92,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside 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)

offside rear tyre has age cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,633 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 87,631 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear exhaust support perished

Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,399 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 78,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,603 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,776 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 64,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,517 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 49,934 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 49,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,815 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 39,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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KY02 BHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KY02 BHJ, 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 KY02 BHJ registered?

KY02 BHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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