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KJ52 FVP

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,432 mi
Last recorded164,432 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 FVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 164,432 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 164,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre tread worn bald outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 157,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

noise from offside rear brake/possible wheel bearing,advise further inspection

Fail 25 Sep 2012 157,343 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise from offside rear brake/possible wheel bearing,advise further inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2011 153,968 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 153,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 147,331 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 139,776 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 134,439 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 134,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 129,036 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 123,525 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 117,970 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 FVP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FVP, 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 KJ52 FVP registered?

KJ52 FVP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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