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KS51 AEA

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,933 mi
Last recorded94,933 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 AEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2022 94,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2021 93,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 91,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 91,818 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,024 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 90,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 87,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,941 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,130 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,036 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light is on

Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light is on

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,289 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 69,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 65,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,007 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 62,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,168 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,059 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,096 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 42,016 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,016 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,856 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 34,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear door intermitently not opening

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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KS51 AEA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KS51 AEA, 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 KS51 AEA registered?

KS51 AEA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 February 2002.

Is KS51 AEA safe to buy?

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