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KY02 EKR

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,785 mi
Last recorded94,785 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 EKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2015 94,785 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,210 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 85,190 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,875 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 77,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 73,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

creaking noise from steering column

front seatbelts slow to retract

front wiperblades deteriating

Fail 30 Jul 2010 67,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,247 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,415 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 58,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 52,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 32,455 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 EKR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

KY02 EKR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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