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PX52 JVW

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

135,801 mi
Last recorded135,801 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 JVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 135,801 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front hydraulic hose deteriorated

nearside rear suspension components slightly wet

nearside rear suspension mounting show signs of slight damage

offside rear brake caliper sits extremely close to the wheel and show signs of fouling

Pass 21 Oct 2019 133,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front suspension components wet

offside rear brake caliper shows signs of rubbing on the wheel

Fail 10 Oct 2019 133,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front suspension components wet

offside rear brake caliper shows signs of rubbing on the wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2018 129,794 miles

Offside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 129,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section............... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,513 miles

Nearside front suspension leg leaking

Offside rear radius arm slight play

Rear suspension units damp

Fail 18 Oct 2017 123,513 miles

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

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

Nearside front suspension leg leaking

Offside rear radius arm slight play

Rear suspension units damp

Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,186 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2016 118,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2015 110,880 miles

slight play in steering both sides

Fail 21 Oct 2015 110,880 miles

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

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

slight play in steering both sides

Pass 4 Nov 2014 104,271 miles

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

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

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 104,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 97,083 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2013 97,083 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 90,870 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 90,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,608 miles

both front wipers starting to smear screen

n/s/f tyre wareing low on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,752 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 77,749 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

advise,slight wear to outside edge n/s/f tyre.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,850 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges (also appear under-inflated)

n/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

o/s/r suspension unit leaking slightly

windscreen scratched

Fail 9 Nov 2009 70,826 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres worn on edges (also appear under-inflated)

n/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

o/s/r suspension unit leaking slightly

windscreen scratched

Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,958 miles

rear exhaust pipe very rusty.

windscreen marked by wiper blades only just passed test.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 61,958 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust pipe very rusty.

windscreen marked by wiper blades only just passed test.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,665 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,775 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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PX52 JVW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 JVW, 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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PX52 JVW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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