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PJ52 RYP

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,869 mi
Last recorded176,869 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 RYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 176,869 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Dec 2016 165,913 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 165,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 154,538 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 154,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 141,185 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 127,420 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 123,374 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 115,609 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 103,511 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 91,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,642 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 66,606 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,788 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 46,788 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 34,257 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm, o/s/f & n/s/r tyres 3mm.

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 RYP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

PJ52 RYP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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