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KR51 RFZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,266 mi
Last recorded204,266 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 204,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 204,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 198,405 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 198,405 miles

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

Centre Rear Braking system leaking distribution valve (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 190,400 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 190,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 182,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 164,822 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2013 164,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 153,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 138,508 miles

condition of wiper blades

wear to nearside front tyre inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2011 138,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

condition of wiper blades

wear to nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2010 121,919 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 103,835 miles

Brake wear indicator light on (wheel rims fitted unable to check condition of front brake pads)

Condition of wiper blades

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to nearside rear tyre on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2008 87,057 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,102 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 67,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,871 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 RFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR51 RFZ, 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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KR51 RFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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