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KX52 EAA

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

227,371 mi
Last recorded227,371 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 EAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 227,371 miles

Both front brake pad wear wires broken.

Offside Rear Hydraulic suspension sphere damp.

Fail 23 Aug 2019 227,311 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front brake pad wear wires broken.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Hydraulic suspension sphere damp.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 221,253 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 208,338 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 208,338 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 196,133 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 196,071 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip missing (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor not working (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 184,585 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 184,579 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 173,715 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 173,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 144,499 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r disc rusty on inner side

Fail 2 Jan 2014 144,499 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r disc rusty on inner side

Pass 3 Jan 2013 130,671 miles

both front tyres close to limit on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2011 115,052 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 98,607 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 85,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 85,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,923 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,922 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,426 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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KX52 EAA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KX52 EAA, 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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KX52 EAA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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