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KY02 BZO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,123 mi
Last recorded209,123 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 209,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 200,736 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn through on edge, advise to renew. see note.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear suspension pipes have light corrosion.

Slight bearing noise from nearside rear hub.

Slight rotational noise from offside front wheel hub, advise check brake or bearing.

Unable to test some brake and suspension pipes due to trims.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 200,736 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn through on edge, advise to renew. see note.

Rear suspension pipes have light corrosion.

Slight bearing noise from nearside rear hub.

Slight rotational noise from offside front wheel hub, advise check brake or bearing.

Unable to test some brake and suspension pipes due to trims.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 199,703 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

battery insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2011 187,860 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 187,860 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 181,333 miles

Hydraulic pipes slightly corroded.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 175,933 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 136,205 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2006 89,767 miles

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 BZO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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