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KM52 AVT

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

158,014 mi
Last recorded158,014 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2016 158,014 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking rubber hose split and too short (2.4.D.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2015 147,550 miles

slight leak from n/s/r suspension unit

Fail 14 Apr 2015 147,549 miles

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

slight leak from n/s/r suspension unit

Fail 11 Oct 2014 147,107 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear passenger hydraulic unit damp

Pass 11 Oct 2014 147,107 miles

Rear passenger hydraulic unit damp

Pass 17 Oct 2013 142,690 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 142,574 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 138,503 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 138,499 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 130,973 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 130,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 115,470 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 103,430 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 103,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 90,399 miles

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

vehicle requires tracking

Fail 23 Sep 2008 90,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

vehicle requires tracking

Pass 4 Jan 2008 82,619 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 67,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 49,009 miles

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)

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 AVT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AVT, 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 AVT registered?

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

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