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KX52 RUC

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,414 mi
Last recorded155,414 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 155,414 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 150,041 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both dip beams (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Fail 5 Sep 2016 150,038 miles

Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail o/s/f top suspension mounting corroded (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fitted wrong fouling parking brake cable (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both dip beams (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Fail 17 Aug 2016 149,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 140,835 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 140,829 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 131,274 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 131,273 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 123,332 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 123,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 113,832 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 113,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 110,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,965 miles

Front brake pads look 1/2 worn

Fail 1 Sep 2010 106,965 miles

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

Front brake pads look 1/2 worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 103,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2008 100,296 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 97,147 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 97,147 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 93,529 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 75,680 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 RUC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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