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FX02 KDU

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,287 mi
Last recorded120,287 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 KDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 120,287 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 105,244 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 105,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,088 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 97,917 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,852 miles

Front Suspension legs very slighty damp

Front number plate cracked

High level light inop

Rear ABS cable mounts detached from axle

Fail 25 Jul 2012 86,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension legs very slighty damp

Front number plate cracked

High level light inop

NSF tyre on 2mm

NSR tyre on 3-4mm and cracking on outer of edge of tread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF tyre pressure low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear ABS cable mounts detached from axle

Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,387 miles

front shockers leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2011 83,387 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

front shockers leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,354 miles

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

n/s rear bump stop and o/s rear bump stop rubbers slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2010 81,354 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

n/s and o/s front discs rusty through standing idle/requires cleaning

n/s and o/s rear discs rusty requires cleaning

Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,519 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,079 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,931 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)

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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FX02 KDU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FX02 KDU, 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 FX02 KDU registered?

FX02 KDU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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