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SV51 KRU

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,027 mi
Last recorded91,027 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 KRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,027 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and o/s rear valve stems quite perished

both sides front meal brake pipes look rusty but unable to assess properly due to underwing covers

dampness and fluid around steering rack but no actual leaks at time of test

e s p lamp on

engine check lamp on

front and rear tyres different sizes

suspension pipes at rear look quire rusty but not seriously weakened at time of test

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 91,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and o/s rear valve stems quite perished

both sides front meal brake pipes look rusty but unable to assess properly due to underwing covers

both sides rear brake discs very rusty

dampness and fluid around steering rack but no actual leaks at time of test

e s p lamp on

engine check lamp on

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s door mirror glass damaged

suspension pipes at rear look quire rusty but not seriously weakened at time of test

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,288 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 65,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jan 2007 40,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 32,352 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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SV51 KRU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SV51 KRU, 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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SV51 KRU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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