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KR51 RKF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,667 mi
Last recorded165,667 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 165,667 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 165,664 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking suspension cylinder (5.3.5 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 150,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 140,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 140,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 136,373 miles

Offside Rear brake pad/back plate noise when wheel spinning

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 136,343 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer and joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake pad/back plate noise when wheel spinning

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 129,114 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 128,858 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

near side front hub area covered in grease

nearside front pad sensor wire damaged

rear axle slighty corroded

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 112,522 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 112,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,750 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 86,299 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear number plate light lens cover missing

offside rear tyre worn

oil leak

slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

slight roughness when nearside rear wheel rotated

Fail 28 Jun 2010 86,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear number plate light lens cover missing

offside rear tyre worn

oil leak

slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

slight roughness when nearside rear wheel rotated

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,721 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 71,721 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,280 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 58,934 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 51,021 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 42,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,390 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 RKF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

KR51 RKF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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