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EJZ 5947

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,203 mi
Last recorded117,203 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 5947
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2025 117,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspensions spheres damp

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tank straps corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

rear suspension spheres slightly weeping

Fail 21 Oct 2024 113,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

rear suspension spheres slightly weeping

Pass 26 Oct 2023 108,025 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise early inspection - on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

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

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2022 104,979 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit advise early inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leaks

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension spheres slight leak

Fail 29 Oct 2021 101,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension spheres slight leak

Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,989 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 97,988 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,793 miles

marks to windscreen

slight staining to o/s/r suspension unit

Fail 22 Oct 2019 94,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking pipe broken (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs scored early replacement required

marks to windscreen

slight staining to o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 8 Nov 2018 89,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 89,522 miles

Central Front Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 83,752 miles

o/s/f brake pads low

slight weep from front shock absorbers

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,827 miles

Screen wash pipe leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2016 79,827 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Screen wash pipe leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,604 miles

baffles noisey in centre exhaust box

front tyres wearing on edges

marks to windscreen

rear tyre treads starting to crack & perish

Fail 29 Oct 2015 75,535 miles

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

baffles noisey in centre exhaust box

front tyres wearing on edges

marks to windscreen

rear tyre treads starting to crack & perish

Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,749 miles

N/S/F tyre is wearing on both edges

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,676 miles

slight weep from n/s/f shock absorber

slight weep from suspension pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,615 miles

engine oil leak

lower section of radiator in poor condition

marks to windscreen

rear exhaust baffles loose

Fail 23 Oct 2012 62,539 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

marks to windscreen

rear exhaust baffles loose

engine oil leak

lower section of radiator in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,807 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACMENT SOON

RADIATOR CORRODING

Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,936 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT DAMPNESS FRONT SUSPENSION PIPES

Fail 19 Oct 2010 54,936 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT DAMPNESS FRONT SUSPENSION PIPES

Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,422 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 48,422 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

evidence of possible coolant leak from radiator

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,158 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,804 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,710 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 16,808 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 16,746 miles

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

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

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 5947 is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 5947, 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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EJZ 5947 is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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