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PL51 DCF

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,667 mi
Last recorded122,667 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 122,667 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 122,667 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 115,291 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 109,037 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 109,037 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 101,450 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 101,450 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 93,579 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 87,945 miles

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

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

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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PL51 DCF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL51 DCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL51 DCF registered?

PL51 DCF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is PL51 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL51 DCF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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