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KX02 SZY

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,926 mi
Last recorded104,926 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX02 SZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,926 miles

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

Nearside front shock slightly damp

Nearside steering rack garter is damp

Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,887 miles

Fluid residue at OSF steering rack gaiter.

Fluid residue at power steering pipe at front of engine.

NSF sidelight slightly dim.

NSR and OSR tyre valves perished.

OSF wiper juddering slightly.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fluid residue at OSF steering rack gaiter.

Fluid residue at power steering pipe at front of engine.

NSF sidelight slightly dim.

NSR and OSR tyre valves perished.

OSF wiper juddering slightly.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,303 miles

Fluid residue at OSF steering rack gaiter.

Fluid residue at power steering hose at front of engine.

NSR brake pads low.

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

OSR tyre tread low.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,224 miles

Fluid residue at OSF steering rack gaiter.

Fluid residue at power steering pipe at front of engine.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

OSF seat belt locking mechanism plastic surround missing.

Oil leak

Vibration felt through clutch pedal.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 88,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fluid residue at OSF steering rack gaiter.

Fluid residue at power steering pipe at front of engine.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

OSF seat belt locking mechanism plastic surround missing.

Oil leak

Vibration felt through clutch pedal.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,787 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 72,787 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front brake disc scored inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,816 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2012 66,816 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2010 58,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 51,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 51,378 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 43,720 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 43,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,224 miles

Major engine oil leak

O/S/R Door fault

Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,100 miles

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

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

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

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 SZY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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