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KS51 ARU

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,031 mi
Last recorded54,031 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 ARU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,031 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,029 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight cracks on NSF tyre.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 47,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight cracks on NSF tyre.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,928 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 44,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,588 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 42,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,246 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 40,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,128 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,070 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,705 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,680 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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KS51 ARU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ARU, 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 ARU registered?

KS51 ARU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 February 2002.

Is KS51 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 ARU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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