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MM51 JTX

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,465 mi
Last recorded196,465 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 JTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 196,465 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 196,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 188,978 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 188,978 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 179,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 170,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 157,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

temporary repair to rear exhaust

Fail 4 Jan 2011 157,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2010 145,014 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cut in inner wall on o/s/r tyre

n/s/r brake sticking slighty

Fail 13 Jan 2010 144,699 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cut in inner wall on o/s/r tyre

n/s/r brake sticking slighty

Pass 26 Jan 2009 132,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 131,894 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 121,263 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 102,498 miles

both rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 20 Jan 2006 84,420 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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MM51 JTX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM51 JTX, 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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MM51 JTX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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