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AX51 PPU

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,788 mi
Last recorded82,788 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 PPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,788 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease around cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease around cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 82,788 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease around cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease around cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 77,780 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 77,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,603 miles

Front unable to see brake pads

both sides rear suspension units have an accumilation of oil around

Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front unable to see brake pads

both sides rear suspension units have an accumilation of oil around

Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,206 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 71,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,677 miles

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

slight seepage on nearside front and offside rear suspension

Fail 30 Sep 2013 67,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight seepage on nearside front and offside rear suspension

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,773 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,760 miles

sliht seepage on rear suspension units

Fail 3 Oct 2011 59,760 miles

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

sliht seepage on rear suspension units

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,913 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,914 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 47,743 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN PEDAL APPLIED INDICATING SERIOUS FAULT

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,958 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AX51 PPU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX51 PPU, 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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What year was AX51 PPU registered?

AX51 PPU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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