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KY02 BXG

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,060 mi
Last recorded53,060 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 BXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 53,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 52,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,364 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 50,364 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 48,352 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,352 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,516 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,832 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,192 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,733 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 36,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 BXG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BXG, 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 BXG registered?

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

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