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KY02 BYU

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,980 mi
Last recorded130,980 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 130,980 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge worn, nail in tyre x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 130,980 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge worn, nail in tyre x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 128,928 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 4mm - Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 128,928 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 4mm - Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 124,062 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,074 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 114,222 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,685 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,767 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 102,197 miles

front o/s and n/s tyres worn on the edge / low tread

Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,666 miles

play in the n/s ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2014 93,773 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 90,123 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 85,566 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 79,993 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 74,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,830 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,497 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 52,497 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 May 2006 43,964 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 43,814 miles

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

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 BYU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

KY02 BYU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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