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KS51 ANV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 ANV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,102 miles

major leak from hydraulic pipe off side front

Fail 16 Nov 2012 90,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

major leak from hydraulic pipe off side front

Pass 17 Nov 2011 85,073 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 79,911 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 79,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 74,169 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,085 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 67,044 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

evidence of accident damage to n/s/fchassis bracket wheel archliner/radiator engine tray all displaced

Pass 20 Nov 2007 58,618 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 58,618 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 58,611 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 58,611 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 55,646 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 55,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,299 miles

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

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

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 ANV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ANV, 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 ANV registered?

KS51 ANV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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