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KM02 RXU

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,362 mi
Last recorded142,362 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 RXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 142,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 142,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 132,168 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 132,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 124,312 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 124,262 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.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)

engine cover insure

Pass 14 Sep 2009 116,521 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 106,852 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 100,569 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 100,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 87,775 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 87,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 73,975 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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KM02 RXU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KM02 RXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM02 RXU registered?

KM02 RXU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is KM02 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM02 RXU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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