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KY02 CJE

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,021 mi
Last recorded95,021 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 CJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 95,021 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 90,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH rear discs on inner faces - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 85,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front discs have slight wear on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH rear discs heavily worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 83,827 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside heavily corroded/worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 82,183 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside, age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 79,811 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight blow from exhaust centre section

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,989 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,844 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroding

high level brake light innop. possibly disconnected

Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,770 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 68,709 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,123 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 61,217 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 58,255 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 58,255 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 44,812 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,924 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,994 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 26,233 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 CJE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CJE, 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 CJE registered?

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

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