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KC51 SDX

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

227,565 mi
Last recorded227,565 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 SDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 227,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 196,768 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 168,947 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 144,936 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 144,936 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 122,643 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 122,643 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,647 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 87,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,686 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,351 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,153 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 60,549 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,477 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,926 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,651 miles

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

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 SDX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDX, 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 KC51 SDX registered?

KC51 SDX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is KC51 SDX safe to buy?

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