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KN51 AKY

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 AKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2016

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 91,426 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 89,245 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,212 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,897 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)

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres started to crack on outer walls

Fail 6 Jan 2012 73,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Rear Tyres Perished Outer Wall

Front Brake Disc Pitted

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake Disc Pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,953 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,059 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,261 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,910 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,995 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 57,481 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)

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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KN51 AKY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KN51 AKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN51 AKY registered?

KN51 AKY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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