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KM52 AVC

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,448 mi
Last recorded209,448 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 AVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 209,448 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)

Fail 16 May 2013 209,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 27 Apr 2012 183,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 174,227 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 171,179 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 146,622 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front wipers poor

nearside rear suspension gaiter split

Fail 1 Oct 2009 146,569 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front wipers poor

nearside rear suspension gaiter split

Pass 7 Oct 2008 127,300 miles

nearside rear light cluster cracked

nearside rear suspension sphere rubber split

Fail 7 Oct 2008 127,300 miles

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

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

nearside rear light cluster cracked

nearside rear suspension sphere rubber split

Pass 25 Sep 2007 115,712 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 115,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 107,643 miles

ADVISE,N/S REAR LIGHT LEN'S SPLIT (NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT).

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 107,643 miles

ADVISE,N/S REAR LIGHT LEN'S SPLIT (NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT).

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 81,131 miles

ADVISE,CUT IN SIDEWALL N/S/F TYRE

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 81,131 miles

ADVISE,CUT IN SIDEWALL N/S/F TYRE

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 AVC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AVC, 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 AVC registered?

KM52 AVC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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