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PL51 SBY

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,245 mi
Last recorded151,245 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 SBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 151,245 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 142,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 135,046 miles

offside rear supension unit damp

Pass 6 Jun 2012 124,134 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 116,669 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 104,991 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 93,459 miles

offside rear suspention unit has small leak.

Pass 22 Jun 2008 80,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 71,013 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,861 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,925 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 55,578 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake pads are 70% worn. not low enough for a fail

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 SBY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PL51 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

PL51 SBY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is PL51 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL51 SBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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