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KC51 RXV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,274 mi
Last recorded120,274 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 RXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 120,274 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 120,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 106,905 miles

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

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

front caliper air ducts missing

Fail 7 Dec 2009 106,901 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

front caliper air ducks missing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 98,326 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 84,811 miles

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

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

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

both front struts slight leak.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 84,811 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)

both front struts slight leak.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 66,725 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

offside front seat belt marked

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2006 53,020 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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KC51 RXV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 KC51 RXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KC51 RXV registered?

KC51 RXV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is KC51 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC51 RXV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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