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KP51 MKJ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,593 mi
Last recorded118,593 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 MKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2010 118,593 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2010 118,593 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 118,579 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 112,516 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 112,516 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 108,899 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 96,339 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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KP51 MKJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 KP51 MKJ, 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 KP51 MKJ registered?

KP51 MKJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is KP51 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 MKJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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