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AJ52 KJE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,978 mi
Last recorded181,978 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 KJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 181,978 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front to rear inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 174,422 miles

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

loud cracking noise from rear suspension

macpherson strut top mounting has slight deterioration

Fail 17 Jun 2015 174,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

loud cracking noise from rear suspension

macpherson strut top mounting has slight deterioration

Fail 29 Jan 2015 174,403 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r mud flap insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2013 168,392 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 168,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 160,780 miles

Front bumper insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 160,778 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2012 160,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 155,885 miles

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

Undertrays fitted to most of the underside

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire snapped

o/s/f hydraulic suspension vent pipe snapped

Fail 8 Nov 2011 155,879 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted to most of the underside

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire snapped

o/s/f hydraulic suspension vent pipe snapped

Pass 6 Nov 2010 148,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slight pitted and worn

all hydraulic suspension have slight lift off load

exhaust repaired

front to rear brake pipe lightly corroded where visible

offisde and nearside rear child seats fitted

offside and nearside front seat belts retract slow

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

power steering pipe/hose from pump damp at ferrules

unable asses underside fully due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 137,179 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 137,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 119,743 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 119,606 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 103,655 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight brake bind on O/S/F brake

Pass 17 Oct 2006 86,412 miles

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

engine cover insecure

engine oil level below maximum mark

front and rear brake pads approx 4-5mm

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

offside front brake slightly binding

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Oct 2006 86,411 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

engine cover insecure

engine oil level below maximum mark

front and rear brake pads approx 4-5mm

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

offside front brake slightly binding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2005 70,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AJ52 KJE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJ52 KJE, 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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AJ52 KJE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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