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N8 RTD

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,645 mi
Last recorded51,645 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 RTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 51,645 miles

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive bulk head behind engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear accumulator bellows damp

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,357 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,456 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,520 miles

bonnet hydraulic stays weak---allow bonnet to self-close

Fail 12 Jun 2017 49,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working bad contact (1.2.1b)

bonnet hydraulic stays weak---allow bonnet to self-close

Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,822 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated both hydraulic stays leaking / dropping bonnet down (8.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush oil soaked/ deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 48,822 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement both out of adjustment for handbrake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven poor surface contact/lack of use?? (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated both hydraulic stays leaking / dropping bonnet down (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush oil soaked/ deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has a 9mm chip/crack outside of the swept area.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,485 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,137 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,257 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,592 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,322 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,989 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,217 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,239 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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N8 RTD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N8 RTD, 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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N8 RTD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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