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AU52 RUR

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,268 mi
Last recorded145,268 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 RUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 145,268 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 139,844 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 139,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 137,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 137,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 135,429 miles

rear suspension components corroded and damp

underside muddy and corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 134,400 miles

Nearside Front wishbone inner bush has slight play

front to rear suspension pipe rusty above tank

Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,497 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 126,495 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 125,270 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 121,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 121,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,355 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 109,171 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 103,782 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 97,661 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,798 miles

O/S STEERING RACK HAS VERY SLIGHT LEAK.

O/S/R WHEEL HAS VERY SLIGHT NOISE WHEN ROTATED.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 79,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 68,515 miles

centre rear seat belt clasp is slightly sticky in operation

Pass 26 Oct 2006 63,900 miles

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

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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AU52 RUR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU52 RUR, 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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AU52 RUR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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