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KX02 SXC

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,616 mi
Last recorded162,616 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 162,616 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 145,613 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 145,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 119,388 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 114,068 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

belly pans fitted front to rear unable to inspect testable items properly

n/s/f cv boot grease detected no split found

plastic trims fitted to sills unable to inspect sills properly

Pass 1 Feb 2011 114,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak

belly pans fitted front to rear unable to inspect testable items properly

n/s/f cv boot grease detected no split found

plastic trims fitted to sills unable to inspect sills properly

Pass 8 Feb 2010 107,012 miles

can not check outer door seals trims fitted over seals

n/s/f outer cv boot inner clip lose

Pass 14 Feb 2009 101,487 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,058 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 91,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007

engine under tray slightly wet at nearside signs of oil leaking

front brake pads 60%/70% worn

Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,524 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 69,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 SXC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 KX02 SXC, 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 SXC registered?

KX02 SXC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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