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KP51 MVU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,533 mi
Last recorded132,533 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 MVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 132,533 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 132,378 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 124,555 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 124,376 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 115,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 107,756 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 107,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,067 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 91,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,128 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 84,875 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2007 77,124 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 69,143 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 MVU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

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

Is KP51 MVU safe to buy?

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