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PF02 ERJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,019 mi
Last recorded176,019 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 ERJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 176,019 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight fluid leaking from air suspension units

Pass 29 Nov 2017 168,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 146,058 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 146,056 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 120,043 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Vehicle has an oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 103,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 103,643 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 102,705 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre sidewall cut but not to chords

nsf/osf suspension unit slight leak

nsr suspension boot split

Fail 28 Nov 2014 102,705 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre sidewall cut but not to chords

nsr suspension boot split

Fail 27 Nov 2013 94,234 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 94,234 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2012 79,666 miles

Both rear suspension units damp.

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

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

Nearside rear brake noisey.

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,666 miles

Both rear suspension units damp.

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside rear brake noisey.

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2011 76,038 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,278 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 69,277 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,123 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 62,896 miles

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

suspension units damp

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,349 miles

advise n/s/f brake slightly binding

advise slight oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2008 56,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

advise n/s/f brake slightly binding

advise slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,939 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 50,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 46,959 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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PF02 ERJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PF02 ERJ, 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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PF02 ERJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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