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AX51 KLJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,998 mi
Last recorded118,998 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 KLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 118,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,398 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 103,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,120 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,557 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 71,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 58,002 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 58,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 48,846 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,846 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,759 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 34,759 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear seatbelts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,476 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 23,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 9,802 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,567 miles

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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AX51 KLJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX51 KLJ, 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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AX51 KLJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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