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PK52 ONT

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,938 mi
Last recorded140,938 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 ONT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 140,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front slight play in steering rack ends

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing radius arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension pipes corroded (2.4.D.3)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

light misting oil rear suspension units

oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2015 137,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light misting of oil on rear suspension

Fail 1 Jun 2015 137,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light misting of oil on rear suspension

Pass 6 Jun 2014 128,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 119,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 119,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,796 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 100,107 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 100,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,803 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2010 87,803 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,419 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

slight weap o/s/r suspension dust cover

Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,288 miles

nearside rear window is broken

Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,415 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 55,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,891 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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PK52 ONT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PK52 ONT, 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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PK52 ONT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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