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AV52 AHJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,857 mi
Last recorded157,857 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 157,857 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 157,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 147,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 144,193 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

high level stop inop

slight wear in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 21 Mar 2013 136,956 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 136,956 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 127,238 miles

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

front headlamps deteriorated. Beam image acceptable for now.

nearside front shock absorber (fluid suspension system) damp. Does not appear to be sus fluid though. Benifit of the doubt given to presenter.

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 115,381 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light not working

Fail 23 Mar 2011 115,381 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2010 101,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlight patterns deteriorating

rear tyres no/near limit

Pass 26 Mar 2009 86,650 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 86,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated, indicating fault in system

Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,450 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 73,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,257 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AV52 AHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV52 AHJ, 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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AV52 AHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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