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KX52 EDJ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,597 mi
Last recorded179,597 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 EDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 179,597 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 179,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 179,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

engine has oil leak

power steering has oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 173,537 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 166,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 166,542 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 159,940 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 151,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 151,861 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 144,553 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 144,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 135,499 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 135,499 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 125,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 114,028 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 113,964 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 103,847 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 103,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 95,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

minor rim damage n/s/f

Pass 1 Nov 2006 95,771 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

minor rim damage n/s/f

Pass 31 Oct 2005 86,025 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 86,025 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KX52 EDJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EDJ, 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 KX52 EDJ registered?

KX52 EDJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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