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PE02 KBV

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

117,089 mi
Last recorded117,089 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 KBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 117,089 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 117,088 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,312 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 112,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded catching body

Pass 22 Feb 2016 107,052 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 107,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,473 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 100,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,871 miles

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

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

slight marks on screen

Fail 18 Feb 2014 93,871 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

slight marks on screen

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,721 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 88,721 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,555 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside mirror missing

Fail 16 Feb 2012 84,555 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside mirror missing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,492 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 79,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,273 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,050 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,516 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 56,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,961 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 38,961 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2005 29,704 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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PE02 KBV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PE02 KBV, 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 PE02 KBV registered?

PE02 KBV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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