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RE02 XKS

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 XKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011
Fail 20 Oct 2010 254,555 miles

1 out of 5 bulb in high level brake light is not working

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

rear suspension rubber gaitors loose

slight movement anti roll bar link arm ball joints

uneven pad wear rear close to failure

Pass 20 Oct 2010 254,555 miles

1 out of 5 bulb in high level brake light is not working

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

rear suspension rubber gaitors loose

slight movement anti roll bar link arm ball joints

uneven pad wear rear close to failure

Pass 16 Oct 2009 215,036 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 165,011 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 164,916 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 164,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 155,307 miles

N/S/R DOOR CATCH WEAK

Fail 15 Nov 2007 155,307 miles

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

N/S/R DOOR CATCH WEAK

Pass 20 Nov 2006 133,413 miles

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

clutch rubber splitting

Pass 11 Apr 2006 123,729 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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RE02 XKS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE02 XKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE02 XKS registered?

RE02 XKS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is RE02 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 XKS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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