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HW51 DUJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,143 mi
Last recorded91,143 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 DUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 91,143 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,030 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,839 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,291 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 78,894 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,894 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,222 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front power steering pipe damp

offside rear bump stop worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,810 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 73,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre baulding on inner and outter edges.

O/S/F tyre baulding on inner and outter edges.

O/S/F tyre worn on outter sidewall.

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

Steering wheel has slight play.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,243 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 69,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,565 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 65,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,772 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 56,955 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 56,955 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 51,255 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 44,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 37,470 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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HW51 DUJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HW51 DUJ, 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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HW51 DUJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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