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KM51 KBE

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,478 mi
Last recorded169,478 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 KBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 169,478 miles

Nearside Front to rear suspension pipe corroded.

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

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

Offside Front to rear suspension pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 169,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking Rubber pipe (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on both edges

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 161,691 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 161,691 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 157,483 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 147,996 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 140,059 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 140,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 130,377 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 130,372 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 120,531 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 109,804 miles

advise:minor damage to nearside front wheel

advise:rear silencer corroded

advise;minor damage to offside door mirror casing

advise;nearside front tyre tread close to limit

advise;offsidee front tyre tread close to limit

Pass 12 Apr 2008 98,611 miles

advise:minor damage to nearside front wheel outer rim

advise;exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2007 89,883 miles

advise:rear pads getting blow aprox 4mm remaining

advise:slight play to nearside front suspension tie bar upper joint

advise;minor impact damage to nearside front wheel outer rim

advise;slight corrosion to exhaust system

advise;slight flat spot to nearside front wheel inner rim

Pass 15 Apr 2006 80,048 miles

advise: minor cracks to auxilary drive belt

advise:both rear tyres tread getting low

advise:exhaust corroded

advise:extreame ends of wiper blades starting to split

advise:front discs slightly worn

advise:minor corrosion to rear discs

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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KM51 KBE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KM51 KBE, 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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KM51 KBE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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