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KC51 VDM

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,502 mi
Last recorded125,502 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 VDM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 125,502 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 125,501 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 108,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear mudguard insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings

Fail 14 Apr 2012 99,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings

Pass 14 Apr 2012 99,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings

Pass 16 Apr 2011 87,319 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side front brake disc slight scored and corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,073 miles

Engine & Under Body Covers Fitted--Limited View

Front Brake Discs Worn--Pads Seem Low

Nail In O/S/R Tyre

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View Of Damage Or Corrosion

Play In Upper Steering Column Bearing/ Steering Wheel----RECOMMEND ATENTION

Rear Brake Discs Corroding--Pads Low

Pass 7 May 2009 69,563 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 61,232 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 50,392 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 50,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 47,092 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 31,421 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wiper blade split slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,421 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wiper blade split slightly

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 VDM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VDM, 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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KC51 VDM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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