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DV52 XKU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,609 mi
Last recorded164,609 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 164,609 miles

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

power steering pipes damp on nearside

Fail 26 Nov 2019 164,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

power steering pipes damp on nearside

Pass 4 Dec 2018 155,960 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering pipes damp on nearside

Pass 9 Dec 2017 147,732 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)

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

power steering pipes damp on nearside

Fail 5 Dec 2017 147,728 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

power steering pipes damp on nearside

Pass 2 Dec 2016 140,587 miles

Engine / floor undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Dampness around nsf p/s pipes. (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 140,583 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine / floor undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Dampness around nsf p/s pipes. (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 133,956 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2015 133,956 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 126,090 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 126,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 119,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 114,224 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 114,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 107,878 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2010 98,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight misting around nsr suspension unit

Pass 2 Dec 2010 98,466 miles

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

slight misting around nsr suspension unit

Pass 10 Dec 2009 88,377 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 88,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 78,218 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,270 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f headlamp aim too low

Pass 4 Dec 2006 50,467 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 39,019 miles

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

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

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 XKU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DV52 XKU, 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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DV52 XKU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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