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KM52 ARU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,982 mi
Last recorded110,982 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 ARU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 110,982 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 110,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure calliper leaver broken (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear lamp

Fail 14 Jun 2016 102,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc is corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear lamp

Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,782 miles

near side rear wheel slight binding

numerous damp oily areas around suspension and engine bay

Fail 8 Jun 2011 89,782 miles

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

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

near side rear wheel slight binding

numerous damp oily areas around suspension and engine bay

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,719 miles

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

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

front disc worn to excess

Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,426 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 53,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

front end damaged and air bags have gone off

Pass 14 Dec 2007 53,688 miles

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

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

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

front end damaged and air bags have gone off

Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,008 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 40,008 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

drivers and passengers airbags have both deployed

front bumper and grill area damaged o/s/f inner wing trim fouling tyre on lock

front bumper insecure o/s/f

plastic covers in engine compartment and underside preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2005 28,959 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

airbags have been deployed

Fail 21 Dec 2005 28,930 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

airbags have been deployed

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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KM52 ARU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KM52 ARU, 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 KM52 ARU registered?

KM52 ARU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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