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KR51 RFN

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,015 mi
Last recorded130,015 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 RFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 130,015 miles

Both front suspension units starting to leak.

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 130,015 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front suspension units starting to leak.

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 123,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside number plate light lens missing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 123,526 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside number plate light lens missing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 113,783 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 25 Oct 2012 113,783 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 1 Feb 2011 101,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 88,918 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 76,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,659 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,566 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 38,710 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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KR51 RFN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR51 RFN, 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 KR51 RFN registered?

KR51 RFN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for KR51 RFN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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