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KY52 GVD

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,946 mi
Last recorded155,946 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 GVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 155,946 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 155,946 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door handle (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 152,230 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 152,230 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 148,689 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 145,417 miles

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

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

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)

near side front wearing pad indicator wire damaged

near side rear brake noisy when apply service brake

Pass 9 Jun 2012 137,388 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 129,262 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic covers over brake pipes unable to fully inspect

Fail 11 Jun 2011 129,113 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic covers over brake pipes unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Apr 2010 118,579 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 118,579 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 17 Apr 2009 108,571 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 101,131 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 95,032 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 76,594 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 76,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KY52 GVD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KY52 GVD, 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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KY52 GVD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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