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KY52 GYF

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,782 mi
Last recorded101,782 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 GYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 101,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,047 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,703 miles

both rear suspension units damp

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,861 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,235 miles

Both front Parking brake cables outer cracked on bend at inner wing mounting

Both front fluid suspension struts damp under bellows when sus extendid

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 91,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front Parking brake cables outer cracked on bend at inner wing mounting

Both front fluid suspension struts damp under bellows when sus extendid

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,658 miles

All 4x fluid suspension struts have slight mist of oil (on border line)

OSF has slight misting of oil on cv gaitor

OSR tyre getting close to limit

Slight damage to N/S sill

fog lamp inop on trailer socket

Fail 18 Apr 2012 83,657 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

All 4x fluid suspension struts have slight mist of oil (on border line)

OSF has slight misting of oil on cv gaitor

OSR tyre getting close to limit

Slight damage to N/S sill

fog lamp inop on trailer socket

Pass 22 Apr 2011 75,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,627 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,623 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,284 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 62,284 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,385 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,849 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 47,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,193 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 40,074 miles

Front 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 GYF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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