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KC51 SGX

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,343 mi
Last recorded81,343 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 SGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,343 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 81,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,284 miles

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

Oil leak

evidance of offside rear brake caliper fouling on road wheel

hydraulic system pipes and hoses damp

rear suspension pressure accumulator damp

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,592 miles

Oil leak

nearside front suspension unit damp

offside front suspension pipes damp

steering rack and pipes damp

suspect offside front suspension pipes at rear of engine bay leaking

windscreen damaged

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,650 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front suspension units damp

offside front suspension pipes damp

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 23 Apr 2012 67,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front suspension units damp

offside front suspension pipes damp

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,950 miles

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

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

both front suspension units damp

offside front suspension pipe/hose damp

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,488 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front suspension strut damp

nearside rear suspension unit damp

offside sun visor loose

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,117 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

dampness to suspension pipes at front

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2009 51,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

dampness to suspension pipes at front

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,930 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 18,350 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 32,814 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SGX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

KC51 SGX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is KC51 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC51 SGX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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