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KV02 XME

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,484 mi
Last recorded169,484 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 XME
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 169,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 169,435 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 168,005 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached brake pad sensor wiring (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached brake pad sensor wiring (1.9.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 163,475 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 159,383 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 153,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 153,968 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 144,061 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 135,560 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2009 127,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 120,940 miles

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

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

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

unable to see brake pad thickness

Pass 17 Sep 2007 116,445 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 101,698 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 91,001 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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KV02 XME is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KV02 XME, 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 KV02 XME registered?

KV02 XME is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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