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PX52 EVV

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,786 mi
Last recorded121,786 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 EVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016 121,786 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

oil level low

suspension valve damp

Pass 27 Jun 2015 103,754 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 103,717 miles

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 84,492 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,960 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,043 miles

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

SLIGHT LEAK FROM HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION CENTRE VALVE AT REAR

Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,181 miles

slight leak from hydraulic suspension at rear

Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,007 miles

Slight leak of fluid from rear.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,626 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 55,623 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,241 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2006 46,241 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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PX52 EVV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PX52 EVV, 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 PX52 EVV registered?

PX52 EVV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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