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KX52 MSY

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,435 mi
Last recorded154,435 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 154,435 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 154,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 153,205 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 153,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking rubber pipe split (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges no pattern left 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 145,555 miles

both rear suspension units covers damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2018 134,186 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 134,186 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,955 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 122,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 117,313 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Offside rear suspension unit damp

Fail 23 Aug 2016 117,249 miles

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

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

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

Front discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear suspension unit damp

Pass 26 Aug 2015 110,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 109,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 104,472 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,707 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 90,016 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,985 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre has a slight cut in sidewall

Fail 25 Jun 2010 73,515 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre has a slight cut in sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,475 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,706 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 55,661 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,174 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 46,174 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2006 34,972 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 34,972 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 MSY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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