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KX52 MVM

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,874 mi
Last recorded72,874 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,874 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes blacked

emission standards just met engine cranky

n/s/f damper slight leak

undershields full length of underside

Fail 29 May 2014 72,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes blacked

n/s/f damper slight leak

undershields full length of underside

Pass 29 May 2013 69,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox deeteriated

brake pipes greased

front wiper blades worn

Fail 24 May 2013 69,437 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox deeteriated

brake pipes greased

front wiper blades worn

Pass 25 May 2012 66,322 miles

o/s/r light unit intesity poor compared to n/s

Fail 25 May 2012 66,322 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r light unit intesity poor compared to n/s

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,716 miles

exhaust deteriated

pads low

under shields fitted making inspection hard

Fail 25 Nov 2011 64,711 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

exhaust deteriated

pads low

under shields fitted making inspection hard

Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,017 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 61,017 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 56,760 miles

various rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2009 56,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

various rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,347 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,811 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,354 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 MVM 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 MVM, 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 MVM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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