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DNZ 4681

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,382 mi
Last recorded84,382 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 4681
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2017 84,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 79,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 79,855 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

damp around suspension accumulator, no obvious sign of leak

front discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 75,382 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

damp around suspension accumulator, no obvious sign of leak

front discs corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 75,314 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,038 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 74,038 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,400 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front suspension spheres hard little travel movement on bounce

Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front suspension spheres hard little travel movement on bounce

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,035 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 62,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,272 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 54,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 48,778 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,224 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,970 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,591 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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DNZ 4681 is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DNZ 4681, 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 DNZ 4681 registered?

DNZ 4681 is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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