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KS51 KGJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,544 mi
Last recorded163,544 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 KGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 163,544 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 163,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 158,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 149,159 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 142,758 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 142,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 129,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 129,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 109,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 104,727 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil around o/s/rear sphear

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 974,452 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 97,448 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 88,349 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,420 miles

FLOOR TRAYS FITTED INSPECTION DONE AS BEST POSSABLE.

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 67,407 miles

advise front brake discs visually look to be wearing thin

slight catching noise from rear wheels when turned

slight play in offside front steering track arm

Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,554 miles

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

Signs of fluid under car ,no obvious leaks

Pass 30 Jun 2005 46,929 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 46,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KGJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KGJ, 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 KGJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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