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KS51 KME

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,489 mi
Last recorded59,489 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 KME
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 59,489 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 58,377 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 57,358 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 56,096 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,194 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 53,189 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 52,030 miles

Offside Front slight damage to mirror glass

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,219 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,387 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,882 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 40,227 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 36,744 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,188 miles

advise attension to front & rear no plate spacing between 1 & k

advise attension to o/s/r door difficult to open

Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,685 miles

advise spacing front & rear number plate after date

front brake imbalance on front brakes maximum 25% check front pads

o/s/r door advise attension to door lock

Fail 31 Jan 2011 33,685 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise spacing front & rear number plate after date

front brake imbalance on front brakes maximum 25% check front pads

o/s/r door advise attension to door lock

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,503 miles

difficulty to open o/s/r door

front & rear number plates advise spacing

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,037 miles

difficulty to open o/s/r door

front & rear no plates centre digit space

need 1 pint of oil top up

Fail 17 Feb 2009 30,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

difficulty to open o/s/r door

front & rear no plates centre digit space

need 1 pint of oil top up

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,664 miles

o/s/r door locked

Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,920 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,472 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 KME is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS51 KME registered?

KS51 KME is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is KS51 KME safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 KME shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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