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KS51 KNW

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,560 mi
Last recorded145,560 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 KNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 145,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both windscreen wiper blades split,recommend replacement

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

plastic outer sills fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2013 145,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both windscreen wiper blades split,recommend replacement

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

plastic outer sills fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2012 140,194 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear number plates

Pass 18 Mar 2011 135,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake pads very low

Front discs lipped and worn

Front number plate cracked and water ingress

Front wiper blades smear windscreen slightly

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play n/s/f steering arm

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust manifold rattles

water ingress rear number plate

Fail 17 Mar 2011 135,258 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front discs lipped and worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate cracked and water ingress

Front wiper blades smear windscreen slightly

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play n/s/f steering arm

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust manifold rattles

water ingress rear number plate

Fail 30 Mar 2010 130,298 miles

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

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Mar 2010 130,298 miles

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2009 120,631 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 120,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 105,100 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 105,089 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 89,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 73,161 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 73,161 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 KNW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

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

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