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CN52 EJE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,477 mi
Last recorded177,477 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 177,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

engine bay covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted

unable to check rear seat backs and all rear seat belt components

Fail 8 Dec 2016 177,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure snapped hose (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light (1.9.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

engine bay covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted

unable to check rear seat backs and all rear seat belt components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 171,485 miles

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 171,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 165,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight leak of suspension fluide from rear

Fail 30 Mar 2015 165,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight leak of suspension fluide from rear

Pass 26 Feb 2014 150,984 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 150,942 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 136,518 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 131,483 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 119,419 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 105,792 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 92,966 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 80,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,181 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 68,181 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,933 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 53,933 miles

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

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 EJE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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