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AU52 KRN

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,026 mi
Last recorded86,026 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 KRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 86,026 miles

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

Slight suspension fluid leak at offside rear ram.

Fail 23 May 2012 86,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine cover insecure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight suspension fluid leak at offside rear ram.

Some binding of nearside front bbake evident,suspect caliper seizing up.

Pass 19 May 2011 75,292 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 75,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 64,545 miles

washer pipe leaking behind bumper.

Fail 4 May 2010 64,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

washer pipe leaking behind bumper.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,415 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 17 Aug 2009 58,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,998 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

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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AU52 KRN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU52 KRN, 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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AU52 KRN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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