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KM52 OTD

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,935 mi
Last recorded127,935 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 OTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 127,935 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 127,801 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 122,768 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 122,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,579 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 117,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit inappropriately repaired retaining clip rotted away (2.4.A.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 112,427 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,068 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 106,506 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 106,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 103,018 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 102,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 98,994 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 98,994 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,618 miles

near side front tyre border line

Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 79,819 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 65,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,133 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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KM52 OTD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

KM52 OTD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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