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KY52 OVL

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,189 mi
Last recorded81,189 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,189 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 81,189 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 76,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,057 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,187 miles

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

front brake discs deteriating

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,173 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 60,048 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,899 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,606 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 OVL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

KY52 OVL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is KY52 OVL safe to buy?

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