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KS51 ASV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,095 mi
Last recorded126,095 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 ASV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2015 126,095 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 126,095 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 117,203 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 117,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 106,156 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 106,156 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 92,345 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 80,590 miles

n/s/r lamp lense cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,689 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,535 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint weakening

Fail 12 Jan 2009 71,535 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

centre to rear exhaust joint weakening

Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,676 miles

both front tyres bald on edges, ok for mot at present

Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,364 miles

advisories as per test number †913913237095

Fail 2 Feb 2007 61,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres wearing on outer edges, ok for mot due to a raised tread pattern

Pass 6 Feb 2006 54,686 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 ASV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ASV, 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 ASV registered?

KS51 ASV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is KS51 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 ASV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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