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KY52 OVN

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,955 mi
Last recorded120,955 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 OVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 120,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 100,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight fluid leak under car

Pass 1 Mar 2010 96,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 93,707 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 93,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,298 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 77,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,379 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 57,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,194 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 OVN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple 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 OVN, 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 OVN registered?

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

Is KY52 OVN safe to buy?

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