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PE52 EJN

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,131 mi
Last recorded106,131 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 EJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 106,131 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 105,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 100,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 95,303 miles

Advise N/S/F Tyre worn low.

Advise Nail in N/S/F Tyre.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 95,303 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Advise N/S/F Tyre worn low.

Advise Nail in N/S/F Tyre.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 88,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,233 miles

both rear a.b.s wirering looms insicure

front discs corroded badly

Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,232 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear a.b.s wirering looms insicure

front discs corroded badly

Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,080 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 73,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,109 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,890 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 51,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,731 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,599 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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PE52 EJN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 PE52 EJN, 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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What year was PE52 EJN registered?

PE52 EJN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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