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AJ52 HDN

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,362 mi
Last recorded188,362 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 188,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front top mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 179,088 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 179,084 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 168,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 168,660 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 154,170 miles

Rattle from front

Pass 9 Sep 2020 140,403 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both wings (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 140,403 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both wings (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 130,001 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 115,354 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,645 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,123 miles

All four shocks damp.

O/S/R tyre tread cracking.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 89,123 miles

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

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

All four shocks damp.

O/S/R tyre tread cracking.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,595 miles

All four shocks damp.

Small splits in both wiper rubbers.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 85,194 miles

Both front shocks damp.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 85,194 miles

Both front shocks damp.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,861 miles

Both front shocks damp.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 81,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front shocks damp.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,001 miles

Front tyres worn on edges of tread. N/S/R tyre low on outer edge of tread

Fail 19 Oct 2012 78,001 miles

Front tyres worn on edges of tread. N/S/R tyre low on outer edge of tread

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,454 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 67,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 60,535 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,750 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 42,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 34,405 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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AJ52 HDN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ52 HDN, 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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AJ52 HDN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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