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EK51 RRV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,305 mi
Last recorded166,305 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 RRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 166,305 miles

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 28 Sep 2016 166,305 miles

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 16 Jan 2015 158,329 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)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 158,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 153,626 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight leaks from front suspension components.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 153,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight leaks from front suspension components.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 148,112 miles

Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

engine oil leak underneath vehicle

front pads 70% worn and discs lipped

nsr tyre tread 2mm inner edge

osr tyre tread 2mm inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2013 148,014 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

engine oil leak underneath vehicle

front pads 70% worn and discs lipped

nsr tyre tread 2mm inner edge

osr tyre tread 2mm inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 131,213 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 131,213 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 117,078 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 105,942 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 95,001 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 83,824 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 83,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,662 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 57,423 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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EK51 RRV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK51 RRV, 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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EK51 RRV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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