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P2 PUJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

212,838 mi
Last recorded212,838 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 PUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 212,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 206,326 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive inter cooler oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 206,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on o/s/f calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive inter cooler oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 198,706 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat missing ( seat belt not checked )

Fail 15 Jan 2024 198,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking return pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat missing ( seat belt not checked )

Pass 12 Jan 2023 190,147 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 190,145 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 180,204 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 180,204 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 170,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 170,057 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 157,016 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed will not open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 157,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed will not open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 149,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & mid (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 149,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & mid (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 137,665 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 137,665 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 129,845 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 129,845 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 123,394 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 123,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 120,764 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 120,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 113,566 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 May 2012 105,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 105,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2011 102,121 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 93,027 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 79,888 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 65,682 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 52,681 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,078 miles

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

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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P2 PUJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 P2 PUJ, 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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P2 PUJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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