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KX52 TYC

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,938 mi
Last recorded147,938 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 TYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 147,938 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted

o/s/r brake seems lazy

Fail 9 Aug 2011 147,235 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 122,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r suspension unit gaiter split

Fail 10 Aug 2010 122,112 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r suspension unit gaiter split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 102,443 miles

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

spare tyre seems soft

Pass 4 Dec 2008 89,054 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 89,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 88,196 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 88,196 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 84,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,097 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,397 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2005 53,752 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 53,752 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 TYC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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