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AK52 RFJ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,261 mi
Last recorded100,261 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 100,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake been getting hot

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened lower arm rear bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

minor suspension fluid leak from o/s/f suspension pipe area

Fail 6 Nov 2018 100,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking strut return pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake been getting hot

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened lower arm rear bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

minor suspension fluid leak from o/s/f suspension pipe area

Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,218 miles

Offside Front Oil leak misting of oil around off side of engine bay ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,558 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 74,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,840 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,607 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,682 miles

light scratches on screen

Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,787 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,285 miles

some misting of oil around suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,681 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,195 miles

offside front tyre low on edge

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,894 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 42,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,315 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,207 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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AK52 RFJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK52 RFJ, 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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AK52 RFJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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