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KS51 AEX

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,480 mi
Last recorded108,480 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 AEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,480 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 108,475 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,935 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 100,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,760 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,217 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 79,006 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,045 miles

nearside rear tyre bald outer

offside rear door will not open

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,770 miles

Oil leak

Possible suspension fluid leak under bonnet, covers fitted.

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 62,871 miles

Offside front sub-frame is damp indicating a possible suspension fluid leak

Under tray covers are fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2008 59,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake pads are getting low

nearside front tyre is getting low on the tread

under trays are fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,519 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads are getting low

nearside front tyre is getting low on the tread

under trays are fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,449 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,735 miles

Offside rear inner brake pad is getting low

Vehicle is fitted with plastic undertrays

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 AEX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KS51 AEX, 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 AEX registered?

KS51 AEX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is KS51 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 AEX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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