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KX52 MFZ

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,783 mi
Last recorded143,783 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 MFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2016 143,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened Suspension pipe to sphere (2.4.D.3)

Excessive oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Feb 2015 132,282 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 121,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,723 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of oil both rear suspension units

wheels off inspection front brakes

Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,656 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear ABS wiring brackets insecure

signs of oil both rear suspension units

wheels off inspection front brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2011 82,676 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,809 miles

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

clunk noise from top of steering column unidentified due to being covered over

Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,982 miles

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

wheels off inspection of all brakes

Fail 9 Feb 2009 54,982 miles

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

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

wheels off inspection of all brakes

Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,293 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 43,293 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 37,708 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 32,497 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 MFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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