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KG52 MFE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,824 mi
Last recorded215,824 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 MFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 215,824 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both rear tyres close to limits

corrosion on rear brake discs

damage to offside rear wheel arch

exhaust corroded in places

front bumper insecure

nearside rear suspension unit damp

play in offside front lower balljoint

play in steering knuckle

rear suspension pipes & brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 215,824 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres close to limits

corrosion on rear brake discs

damage to offside rear wheel arch

exhaust corroded in places

front bumper insecure

nearside rear suspension unit damp

play in offside front lower balljoint

rear suspension pipes & brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 194,352 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 194,352 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 172,098 miles

centre rear suspension/brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front cv boot has a slight leak of grease

offside and nearside rear abs wires are insecure

slight leak from nearside rear suspension unit

Fail 21 Oct 2011 172,098 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre rear suspension/brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front cv boot has a slight leak of grease

offside and nearside rear abs wires are insecure

slight leak from nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 5 Oct 2010 155,125 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 136,492 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

under side of vehicle not fully checked due to under trays being fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2008 114,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 97,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,960 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 76,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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KG52 MFE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG52 MFE, 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 KG52 MFE registered?

KG52 MFE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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