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KC52 GME

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,544 mi
Last recorded98,544 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 GME
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 98,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,281 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 79,279 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 79,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,231 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 54,507 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on outter side walls

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 51,896 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,645 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 50,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,025 miles

Offside rear inner disc pitted.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 50,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear inner disc pitted.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,369 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,189 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 46,189 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,206 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 32,206 miles

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

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

All tyres on legal limit.

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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KC52 GME is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KC52 GME, 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 KC52 GME registered?

KC52 GME is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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