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KY02 CBF

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

156,587 mi
Last recorded156,587 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 156,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2019 156,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2018 153,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2018 153,212 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2017 149,254 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 149,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 146,326 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to return

Fail 10 Nov 2016 146,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Both rear brakes poor (3.7.B.5a)

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

Drivers seat belt slow to return

Pass 6 Nov 2015 141,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front wipers poor

Fail 5 Nov 2015 141,441 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front wipers poor

Pass 3 Nov 2014 138,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

unable to lift rear seats to fully check rear seat belts

Pass 8 Nov 2013 133,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear suspension displacer damp

rear seats folded down unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 8 Nov 2013 133,174 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear suspension displacer damp

rear seats folded down unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 4 Feb 2013 129,288 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seat belts very slow retraction

rear seat base removed

Pass 4 Feb 2013 129,288 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seat belts very slow retraction

rear seat base removed

Pass 3 Feb 2012 126,325 miles

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit

offside front tyre worn low to legal limit

small chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Feb 2012 126,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit

offside front tyre worn low to legal limit

small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Jan 2011 117,240 miles

engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

imbalance on front brakes on lockout

oil leak , engine bay , concealed , recommend attention , may be suspension / steering fluid ?

Fail 27 Jan 2011 117,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

imbalance on front brakes on lockout

oil leak , engine bay , concealed , recommend attention , may be suspension / steering fluid ?

Pass 5 Feb 2010 104,753 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads appear low

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

advert above tax disc should be removed

engine ccover / under guard & mouldings fitted , restricted views

imbalance on front brakes on lockout

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside front wheel arch damaged , recommend attention

nearside rear brake shield requires attention

Fail 4 Feb 2010 104,747 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

advert above tax disc should be removed

engine ccover / under guard & mouldings fitted , restricted views

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads appear low

imbalance on front brakes on lockout

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside front wheel arch damaged , recommend attention

nearside rear brake shield requires attention

Fail 29 Jan 2010 104,567 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,052 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 94,037 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 86,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 76,757 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 76,658 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 66,951 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 66,951 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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 CBF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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

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