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KD52 FZS

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,565 mi
Last recorded149,565 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 FZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2017 149,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Oil leak oil cooler ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 146,287 miles

nearside rear suspension arm dust cover split

Fail 3 Nov 2016 146,287 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear suspension arm dust cover split

Pass 29 Oct 2015 142,306 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 136,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

off side rear and near side rear fluied suspension got slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2014 136,823 miles

off side rear and near side rear fluied suspension got slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2013 127,882 miles

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

Right hand rear hydraulic suspension has a slight leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 127,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Right hand rear hydraulic suspension has a slight leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 121,147 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 121,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 114,046 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear wheel has a small crack on outer rim wall.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 114,046 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear wheel has a small crack on outer rim wall.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 106,361 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 106,245 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,245 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 81,915 miles

front brake pads worn very low,rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,774 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 72,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,324 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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KD52 FZS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KD52 FZS, 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 KD52 FZS registered?

KD52 FZS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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