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KY52 GVE

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,608 mi
Last recorded126,608 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 GVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2013 126,608 miles

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

sills coverd

Pass 20 May 2013 126,608 miles

sills coverd

Pass 23 May 2012 110,163 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 91,236 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 83,421 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 75,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2007 63,641 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 63,641 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 51,093 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 38,244 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 36,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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 GVE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KY52 GVE, 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 KY52 GVE registered?

KY52 GVE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is KY52 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY52 GVE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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