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PJ52 MDF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,999 mi
Last recorded82,999 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 MDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,999 miles

ALL 4 brake discs are rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sphere corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sphere corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 82,759 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 79,546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 76,132 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,974 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 73,972 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 68,936 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,536 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,646 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition on inside face

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2012 48,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs in poor condition on inside face

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,131 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 42,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,407 miles

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

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

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

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

rear calipers corroded causing pads to wear wedge shape

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,361 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 28,439 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,439 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,165 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 19,269 miles

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)

nail in n/s/f tyre

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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PJ52 MDF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ52 MDF, 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 PJ52 MDF registered?

PJ52 MDF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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