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KX52 MPY

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,639 mi
Last recorded85,639 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 MPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 85,639 miles

most rear pipes rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2015 85,631 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

most rear pipes rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,625 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,688 miles

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

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

both rear tyers cracking

front and rear brake discs corroded

nsr brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyers cracking

front and rear brake discs corroded

nsr brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,077 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Both outer CV boots leaking grease (slightly)

Front and rear tyres are of a different profile

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2012 73,920 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Both outer CV boots leaking grease (slightly)

Front and rear tyres are of a different profile

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,378 miles

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

Exhaust centre sectoin joint insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear tyres are of a different profile

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension pipe corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 69,290 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust centre sectoin joint insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear tyres are of a different profile

N/S rear suspension sphere bracket misted with fluid

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension pipe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,110 miles

Front lower grille insecre.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,855 miles

O/S/R suspension bracket has slight amount of fluid around it.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 58,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

O/S/R suspension bracket has slight amount of fluid around it.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear calipers twisted. (touching discs).

Pass 13 Oct 2007 50,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 50,347 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,142 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 MPY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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