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KX02 SHZ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,520 mi
Last recorded149,520 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX02 SHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 149,520 miles

N/s number plate light cover is missing.

O/s rear lamp lens is damaged.

Rearmost bushes in front suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Some play in o/s of steering rack.

Fail 12 May 2014 149,520 miles

N/s number plate light cover is missing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

O/s rear lamp lens is damaged.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rearmost bushes in front suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Some play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 139,883 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear are starting to corrode.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 139,883 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear are starting to corrode.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 139,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Metal brake pipes at rear are starting to corrode.

Pass 8 May 2012 132,626 miles

Headlamps are starting to lose beam image clarity.

Pass 12 May 2011 123,841 miles

Oil filter is rusty.

Oil level is above maximum.

Fail 9 May 2011 123,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil filter is rusty.

Oil level is above maximum.

Fail 13 May 2010 116,240 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front screen is cracked.

O/s rear indicator is losing amber colouration.

O/s rear lamp is damaged & only just acceptable.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 116,240 miles

Front screen is cracked.

O/s rear indicator is losing amber colouration.

O/s rear lamp is damaged & only just acceptable.

Pass 15 May 2009 110,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 104,287 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 104,287 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 93,535 miles

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 8 Oct 2007 93,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 27 Mar 2006 89,984 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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KX02 SHZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KX02 SHZ, 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 KX02 SHZ registered?

KX02 SHZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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