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SB51 KFJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,730 mi
Last recorded128,730 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 KFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 128,730 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 124,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 124,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 119,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 119,034 miles

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

Offside Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 115,859 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 115,651 miles

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

Engine has diesel fumes leaking from no.4 injector.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 112,654 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 112,654 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 106,160 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r fog lamp lense broken but light working o/k

Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,722 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 95,722 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 86,961 miles

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

The offside inner cv boot is leaking grease.

slight play in the steering rack.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 86,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The offside inner cv boot is leaking grease.

slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 3 Feb 2007 78,265 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 78,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 65,825 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 65,825 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SB51 KFJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SB51 KFJ, 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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SB51 KFJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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