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KS51 GHA

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,240 mi
Last recorded105,240 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 GHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/s front tyre deteriorated

O/s rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyre tread perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,483 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NSR Tyre Cracking

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Tailpipe Corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 79,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NSR Tyre Cracking

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Tailpipe Corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,599 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 73,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,503 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2009 55,267 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 55,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate backing begining to brakedown

Pass 14 Feb 2008 4,596 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 45,962 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2007 37,151 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,913 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 GHA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GHA, 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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KS51 GHA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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