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DS51 EBU

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,071 mi
Last recorded110,071 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 EBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 110,071 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2017 100,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,331 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 92,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 81,254 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 81,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,551 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 74,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,285 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,231 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,322 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,847 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 50,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,694 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 40,587 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,554 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear wheel catching something when rotating

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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DS51 EBU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DS51 EBU, 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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DS51 EBU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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