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PE52 HKU

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,384 mi
Last recorded146,384 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 HKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 146,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r suspension unit gator detoread

Fail 4 Oct 2017 146,129 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 129,870 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear suspension rod gaiter damaged

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 129,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear suspension rod gaiter damaged

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,050 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 120,618 miles

Engine managment light on

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 112,897 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 109,368 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 105,828 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 100,775 miles

dampness around rear suspension unions

Fail 17 Jun 2010 100,775 miles

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

dampness around rear suspension unions

Pass 16 Jun 2009 94,932 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 94,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 89,881 miles

nearside rear tyre low

oil leak

rear brake pipe splitter box damp

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play nearside front anti rollbar droplink

Fail 1 Jul 2008 89,881 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn and pitted

nearside rear tyre low

oil leak

rear brake pipe splitter box damp

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play nearside front anti rollbar droplink

Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,978 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,036 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 HKU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PE52 HKU, 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 HKU registered?

PE52 HKU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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