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KV02 XSL

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,598 mi
Last recorded155,598 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 XSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 155,598 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 155,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 149,000 miles

n/s/rear suspension boot split

Fail 12 Feb 2013 149,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

n/s/rear suspension boot split

Pass 16 Feb 2012 142,460 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 129,923 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 129,923 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 118,406 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 104,828 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 6 Jan 2009 104,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake pads are approx 75% worn

N/S/R tyre worn slightly on the outer edges

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 92,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 81,200 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

front number plate backing begining to brakedown

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2006 67,208 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 XSL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KV02 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

KV02 XSL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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