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CN52 EGF

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,158 mi
Last recorded110,158 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 EGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 110,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

nearside front body mount corroded but not seriously weakened

oil leak but not excessive

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded ( both sides )

rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Mar 2018 107,645 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

steering rack pipe slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 107,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

steering rack pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,418 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 103,418 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 98,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,406 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 93,406 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 84,623 miles

offside rear suspension unit showing signs of a leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 84,623 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear suspension unit showing signs of a leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,374 miles

slight seepage from both rear suspension units

Fail 29 Feb 2012 79,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight seepage from both rear suspension units

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,412 miles

Oil leak

both rear suspension cones have a slight leak of oil around the rubber cover

Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,466 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 66,466 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,567 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 59,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 52,608 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 52,537 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,903 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CN52 EGF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CN52 EGF, 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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CN52 EGF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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