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KV52 AFU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 AFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2022 91,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses require polishing--no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses require polishing--no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broken/missing (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 0kgf R 0kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mtg platform breaking up/rotted[c5 fluid suspension unit mtg] (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing mtg area for suspension to be fully inspected when rotted susp. unit removed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear suspension pipe extremely corroded going to spheres.

Fail 4 Nov 2021 89,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding After parking brake application. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear suspension pipe extremely corroded going to spheres.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,945 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 87,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment? / headlamp lenses milky (both) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated brg or brakes noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 85,326 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 85,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 79,540 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 79,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat front input pipe at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat rear output pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,577 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 15 Nov 2017 69,577 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2016 62,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear at rear... o/s/r inner lower than rest at rear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces and slight warp (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 62,353 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear at rear... o/s/r inner lower than rest at rear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces and slight warp (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,881 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

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

Nearside Rear Caliper displaced and almost touching disc and road wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm on outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

item removed from view before test

Fail 26 Oct 2015 55,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

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

Nearside Rear Caliper displaced and almost touching disc and road wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm on outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

item removed from view before test

Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,658 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,319 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,763 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 43,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,375 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,013 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,660 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,470 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 AFU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AFU, 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 AFU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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