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RD51 ZTP

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,872 mi
Last recorded127,872 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 ZTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 127,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch trim loose / fouling tyre and wires (4.1.D.2)

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)

coolant leak

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

rear exhaust box outer skin coming off

rear shocker boots torn

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,227 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 126,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 123,841 miles

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

gaiters on rear accumulators split

rear exhaut silencer in poor condition

Fail 28 Oct 2014 123,739 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

gaiters on rear accumulators split

rear exhaut silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2014 120,186 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 114,665 miles

BOTH rear suspension unit rubbers split allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 10 Feb 2012 107,872 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 9 Feb 2012 107,872 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,254 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 93,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 93,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 87,708 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 87,708 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 76,642 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 76,642 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 72,794 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,750 miles

stone chips in screen †fornt and rear pads getting low

stone chips in screen †front and rear pads getting low

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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RD51 ZTP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RD51 ZTP, 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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RD51 ZTP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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