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KJ52 FVA

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,543 mi
Last recorded147,543 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 FVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 147,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damarge to ns outer sill

Fail 20 Dec 2012 147,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damarge to ns outer sill

Pass 7 Oct 2011 129,736 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

fluid leak

front discs worn

near side rear door dose not open

near side sill damaged

plastic sill covers and under trays

rear discs worn and rusty

rear tyres unevenly worn

screen cracked not in swept area

Fail 4 Oct 2011 129,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

fluid leak

front discs worn

near side rear door dose not open

near side sill damaged

plastic sill covers and under trays

rear discs worn and rusty

rear tyres unevenly worn

screen cracked not in swept area

Pass 17 Sep 2010 122,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 99,257 miles

Front number plate has slight damage.

Nearside rear door wont open.

Offside and nearside front brake discs getting thin.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 99,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front number plate has slight damage.

Nearside rear door wont open.

Offside and nearside front brake discs getting thin.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,085 miles

Nearside rear door doesnt open from outside or inside but is securely closed.

Fail 10 Sep 2008 79,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear door doesnt open from outside or inside but is securely closed.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,728 miles

Offside front tyre tread depth just legal.

front and rear number plates starting to discolour,

Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,017 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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KJ52 FVA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KJ52 FVA, 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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KJ52 FVA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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