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CN52 EHS

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

125,449 mi
Last recorded125,449 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 EHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2022 125,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine management light is on

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Upper mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Plate lamp missing lens

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to clearly see brake pads

Pass 9 Nov 2020 123,398 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Unable to clearly see front brake pads

Unable to clearly see rear brake pads

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 123,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

EML is on indicating a malfunction

Inner sills on both sides corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Unable to clearly see front braking pads

Unable to clearly see rear braking pads

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at the top outside the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 121,418 miles

EML is on

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Unable to clearly see brake pads

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at the top outside of the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 121,418 miles

EML is on

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Unable to clearly see brake pads

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at the top outside of the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 118,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at the top (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 118,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at the top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,493 miles

Front Inner face on brake discs corroded.

Offside Rear Fluid suspension shock has misting of fluid.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,966 miles

nearside no plate lamp dim

offside no plate lamp cover missing

slight corrosion on the outside of the front discs

some corrosion rear discs

Fail 12 Sep 2016 109,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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)

Offside 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)

nearside no plate lamp dim

offside no plate lamp cover missing

play both front drop links

slight corrosion on the outside of the front discs

some corrosion rear discs

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,328 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 104,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 98,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 98,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,755 miles

both rear tyres have edge wear,and worn close to tread wear indicators

slight difference in rear brakes applications

tow bar electrical socket securing latch spring becoming weak

windscreen wipers leave light lines

Fail 23 Sep 2013 91,755 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

both rear tyres have edge wear,and worn close to tread wear indicators

rear exhaust silencer pipe detatched/loose at center section join,and though it has movement it is still held securley by mountings at time of inspection

windscreen wipers leave light lines

Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,795 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 85,688 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,816 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,695 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,644 miles

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

intermittent clicking noise from nearside rear road wheel when rotated

Fail 13 Aug 2009 64,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

intermittent clicking noise from nearside rear road wheel when rotated

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,366 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres 2mm tread depths in areas

Fail 12 Aug 2008 58,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres 2mm tread depths in areas

Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,990 miles

slight misting of oil around offside rear suspension unit

Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,922 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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CN52 EHS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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