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KC02 SFO

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,380 mi
Last recorded212,380 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 SFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 212,380 miles

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

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

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

brake discs s/worn

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 212,327 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

brake discs s/worn

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2010 187,365 miles

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

leak on center rear exhaust

Pass 18 Aug 2009 186,676 miles

both front handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

brake fluid slightly low

centre exhaust starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

front number plate cracked

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

number plate lamp covers slight damage

rear radius arms slight movement

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2009 186,676 miles

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

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

both front handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

brake fluid slightly low

centre exhaust starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

front number plate cracked

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

number plate lamp covers slight damage

rear radius arms slight movement

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2008 169,748 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 169,748 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 143,579 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 112,948 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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KC02 SFO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KC02 SFO, 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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KC02 SFO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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