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KX52 MRV

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,437 mi
Last recorded125,437 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 MRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 125,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front headlight hazed both sides

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 121,824 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 116,028 miles

Child seat fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,582 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,994 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,614 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,481 miles

play in both steering arms

Fail 22 Jul 2014 91,481 miles

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

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)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

play in both steering arms

Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,513 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 85,513 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 81,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,669 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 68,531 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,483 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 62,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,917 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,471 miles

both top strut mounts getting perished

front discs getting worn

front pads getting low

rear pads low

some play nearside front drop link

some play steering column lower pinch bolt

windscreen marked

Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,674 miles

both front tyre outer walls getting perished

both top strut mounts getting perished

front and rear pads getting low

some play offside front anti roll bar link

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 MRV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

KX52 MRV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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