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KY52 GZV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,434 mi
Last recorded154,434 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 154,434 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2019 148,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 142,344 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 138,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and o/s/f (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 132,676 miles

Front bumper slightly loose but still secure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and o/s/f (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged and o/s/f (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Rear diesel tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2017 132,676 miles

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

Front bumper slightly loose but still secure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and o/s/f (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged and o/s/f (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Rear diesel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 124,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly affecting beam image (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 124,443 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly affecting beam image (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,328 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 103,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 90,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,947 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,568 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 70,559 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracking in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside wiper blade split.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracking in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,178 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 42,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 33,045 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 GZV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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