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BN52 RZA

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

194,918 mi
Last recorded194,918 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 RZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 194,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 187,865 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

towbar brackets badly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 181,214 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 176,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2020 168,650 miles

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

some componants undersealed

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Jan 2019 155,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 155,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 144,073 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 128,594 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 128,594 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 119,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,540 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 77,802 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 73,663 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlights dim

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,510 miles

nearside front suspension unit slightly leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 51,792 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 24,864 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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BN52 RZA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BN52 RZA, 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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BN52 RZA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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