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EJZ 1261

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,307 mi
Last recorded71,307 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 1261
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,307 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 71,301 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

powersteering pipes damp at front

slight coolant leak from radiator area

tested as presented starting on petrol and auto switchover to lpg

Fail 21 Feb 2012 48,743 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

powersteering pipes damp at front

slight coolant leak from radiator area

tested as presented starting on petrol and auto switchover to lpg

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,334 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,131 miles

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)

offside front tyre is heavly cracked and perished

Fail 4 Mar 2010 27,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre is heavly cracked and perished

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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EJZ 1261 is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,946cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EJZ 1261, 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 EJZ 1261 registered?

EJZ 1261 is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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The MOT history for EJZ 1261 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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