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KS51 KPJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,531 mi
Last recorded167,531 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 KPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 167,531 miles

Central Rear Lower Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has tape all round it (0.1 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts at the road wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured on suspension arm (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 158,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

some suspension supply pipes corroded

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2018 158,269 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 158,269 miles

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

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 156,587 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 156,587 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 153,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt very slight (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 153,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt very slight (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 145,374 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 136,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 136,512 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,772 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 126,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 114,065 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 114,065 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,762 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 78,399 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 78,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,941 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 63,401 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 56,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front upper n/s and o/s suspension units have slight play at top mountings.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 49,588 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION.

REAR BRAKE PADS APPROACHING LIMITS.

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 KPJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KPJ, 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 KPJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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