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PO52 EOY

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,869 mi
Last recorded57,869 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 EOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 57,869 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheels should be removed and front brake hoses checked for damage

Suspect oil leak from power steering pipe on nearside, but hidden behind covers

Fail 13 Dec 2017 57,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part touching wheel on full lock (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part touching wheel on full lock (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheels should be removed and front brake hoses checked for damage

Suspect oil leak from power steering pipe on nearside, but hidden behind covers

Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,342 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 52,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 52,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,782 miles

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

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

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

engine managment warning lamp on

inner rear face of brake discs pitted

nearside front and rear tyres have cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,494 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight exhaust leak at centre clamp

Fail 26 Nov 2013 48,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight exhaust leak at centre clamp

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 46,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,825 miles

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

cracking on nearside rear tyre sidewall

cracking on offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,164 miles

both rear outer brake disc faces corroded

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,692 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres wearing close to 1:6mm

Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,105 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 33,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,504 miles

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

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jan 2007 30,504 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,267 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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PO52 EOY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PO52 EOY, 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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PO52 EOY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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