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KY52 GYG

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,253 mi
Last recorded59,253 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,253 miles

airbag warning light on

tyres perished

Fail 26 Oct 2012 59,253 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag warning light on

tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag light lit/needs sorting for next mot

both n/s susp units damp

Fail 13 Oct 2011 55,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

air bag lit,no speedo

both n/s susp units damp

Fail 25 Oct 2010 52,048 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,048 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,844 miles

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

centre rear suspension levelling valve has slight dampness

Fail 18 Sep 2009 47,790 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

centre rear suspension levelling valve has slight dampness

Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,635 miles

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

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

slight dampness rear suspension unit

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 38,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,459 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 30,588 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 30,588 miles

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

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 GYG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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