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FX02 KDV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,703 mi
Last recorded131,703 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 131,703 miles

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

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

deteriation front brake discs wearing thin

rear door exterior door handle broken still able to undo door from outside

Fail 3 Oct 2013 131,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

deteriation front brake discs wearing thin

rear door exterior door handle broken still able to undo door from outside

Pass 9 Oct 2012 122,498 miles

attention to the above items will be required in near future

deteriation front brake discs

front inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Oct 2012 122,498 miles

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

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

attention to the above items will be required in near future

deteriation front brake discs

front inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Oct 2012 122,494 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 94,159 miles

Exhaust (rear) heat sheild loose

Fail 4 Jan 2011 94,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust (rear) heat sheild loose

Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,382 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 82,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,539 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 70,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 59,938 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,464 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 56,445 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,017 miles

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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 KDV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KDV, 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 KDV registered?

FX02 KDV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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