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YF02 KVE

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,700 mi
Last recorded163,700 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 KVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 163,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 163,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 154,632 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 154,632 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 147,070 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 140,002 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 122,888 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 109,216 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 101,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 94,568 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 87,338 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 87,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 71,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,984 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 58,984 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,004 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 43,066 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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YF02 KVE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YF02 KVE, 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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YF02 KVE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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