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KV52 ADO

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,170 mi
Last recorded116,170 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 ADO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,170 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread 2mm

Nearside Front wing mirror taped on

Offside Front tyre tread 2mm

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

rear discs corroded

small blow rear silencer

Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,311 miles

front and rear numberplates weathered

nearside front windscreen wiper ends split

slight wheel bind offside front

Pass 3 Jul 2020 112,801 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2020 112,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

nearside wing mirror glued on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 111,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front seatbelts slow to retract

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 111,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front seatbelts slow to retract

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 109,013 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 107,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m - limit - Bald - worn on edge - cracked - cuts - no cords - 195 65 R15 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre 3m

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m - limit - Bald - worn on edge - cracked - cuts - no cords - 195 65 R15 91v (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension valve damp

power steering pipes damp

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

slight exhaust blow on back box join

Fail 23 Dec 2016 107,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m - limit - Bald - worn on edge - cracked - cuts - no cords - 195 65 R15 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre 3m

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m - limit - Bald - worn on edge - cracked - cuts - no cords - 195 65 R15 91v (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension valve damp

power steering pipes damp

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

slight exhaust blow on back box join

Pass 2 Jan 2016 103,758 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords/has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

rear exhaust box temp repaire

Fail 28 Dec 2015 103,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords/has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel arch slight sharp edge

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

Pass 2 Jan 2015 99,953 miles

offside front tyre is starting to scuff/wear on the inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2015 99,953 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

offside front tyre is starting to scuff/wear on the inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 94,776 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,776 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,643 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 91,643 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 87,626 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,221 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 70,877 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 70,877 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,629 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,219 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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KV52 ADO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KV52 ADO, 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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KV52 ADO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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