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PF51 WEK

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

140,989 mi
Last recorded140,989 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 WEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 140,989 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 140,989 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 131,310 miles

Advise: nearside rear suspension has evidence of previous fluid leak but not leaking at time of test

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 131,310 miles

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

Advise: nearside rear suspension has evidence of previous fluid leak but not leaking at time of test

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 120,599 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 120,599 miles

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

Advise: nearside rear suspension has evidence of previous fluid loss,but not leaking at time of test

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,980 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 109,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,784 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 98,784 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 87,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 87,668 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,478 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 76,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 58,567 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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PF51 WEK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PF51 WEK, 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 PF51 WEK registered?

PF51 WEK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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