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KW51 TNX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,852 mi
Last recorded170,852 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 TNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 170,852 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front wing mirror has temporary repair

Offside Rear Inner door handle broken

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres perished

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 24 Oct 2015 170,828 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front wing mirror has temporary repair

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres perished

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 4 Oct 2014 167,737 miles

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

drivers mirror has temp repair

power steering pipe damp

rear seat belts could not be checked

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2014 167,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

drivers mirror has temp repair

power steering pipe damp

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

cat has been welded

rear seat belts could not be checked

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2013 108,369 miles

Brakes ; front brake pads worn thin

Brakes ; n/s/r brake pipe , slight kink at hose connection

Engine ; oil leak

Suspension ; n/s/r pipe sligthtly kinked

Tyres ; o/s/f tread low on edges

Tyres ; o/s/r perished & n/s/r cuts in tread

Various covers & mouldings fittted , restricted views

Wheel trims fitted o/s only , restricted views

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,317 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 95,317 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,622 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

age cracking to rubbers

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

front tyres low on edges

unsble to check hydrolics fully due to rain water

Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,889 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 57,224 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

advise on front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,224 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

advise on front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,762 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,286 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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KW51 TNX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KW51 TNX, 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 KW51 TNX registered?

KW51 TNX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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