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KY02 BXH

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,588 mi
Last recorded149,588 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 BXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 149,588 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 149,587 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 137,027 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 137,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 123,228 miles

both rear tyres very low tread

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 123,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres very low tread

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 105,111 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 105,111 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 99,173 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 99,173 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 94,548 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 89,797 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 82,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 82,720 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 72,654 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 72,237 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers seat inscure

Pass 6 Feb 2006 59,012 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 59,012 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

oil leak

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 BXH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BXH, 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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KY02 BXH is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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