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KY02 BWJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,336 mi
Last recorded111,336 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 BWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 111,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 109,742 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,438 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 96,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,915 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,103 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 53,103 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,137 miles

please see previous advisory no.632569476084

Fail 23 Mar 2006 41,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front and rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 23 Mar 2006 41,138 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Mar 2006 41,137 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front and rear tyres wearing low.

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 BWJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY02 BWJ registered?

KY02 BWJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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