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DV52 KXE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,595 mi
Last recorded135,595 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 KXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 135,595 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 125,852 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 125,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 117,085 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 106,547 miles

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

front number plate starting to detrioate

front wiper blades split

Pass 28 Jul 2008 92,433 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyers close to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 9 Jul 2007 79,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 66,090 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 66,090 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 53,343 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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DV52 KXE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV52 KXE, 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 DV52 KXE registered?

DV52 KXE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is DV52 KXE safe to buy?

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