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KY52 GXB

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,323 mi
Last recorded98,323 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2016 98,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,852 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr sphere slight weep

Fail 19 Nov 2014 87,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr sphere slight weep

Pass 4 Dec 2013 80,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2012 72,738 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,919 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 62,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,691 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,146 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,851 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 46,851 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,141 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 41,140 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 35,227 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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KY52 GXB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KY52 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

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

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