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KY52 PKD

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

157,668 mi
Last recorded157,668 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 157,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive and engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear hydraulic suspension gator split ,both side.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 155,399 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Rear both rear hydraulic suspension gaiter split.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 151,573 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear hydraulic suspension gaiter split.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 151,573 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear hydraulic suspension gaiter split.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 149,133 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear hatch not opening but items checked

Fail 13 Oct 2020 149,129 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear hatch not opening but items checked

Pass 21 Oct 2019 148,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 146,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 146,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 144,623 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

suspension soft

Pass 11 Oct 2016 141,876 miles

oil leak

rear suspension soft

Fail 5 Oct 2016 141,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear suspension soft

Pass 3 Nov 2015 139,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake cailper lever or handbrake cable sticking on sightly

Pass 28 Oct 2014 137,470 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 136,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 133,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 130,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 130,419 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 127,490 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 123,052 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 122,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 108,103 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 108,103 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 104,935 miles

Signs of lubricant leak on rear suspension arm pivot

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 104,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Signs of lubricant leak on rear suspension arm pivot

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 91,529 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 91,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,879 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 78,070 miles

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

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

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 PKD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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