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PY51 JNF

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,185 mi
Last recorded186,185 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 JNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 186,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 184,099 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 181,693 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 181,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 173,188 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

suspension hydraulic pipe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 169,684 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 169,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 163,526 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 163,526 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 158,921 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2011 152,899 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 145,416 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 137,397 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 130,130 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 122,436 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 122,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PY51 JNF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY51 JNF, 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 PY51 JNF registered?

PY51 JNF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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