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RE52 CTU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,740 mi
Last recorded137,740 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 CTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 137,740 miles

Both front shocks damp

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel May need attention soon (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 May 2016 137,738 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Black (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front shocks damp

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel May need attention soon (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,759 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion around front strut top

Fail 20 Mar 2015 125,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

corrosion around front strut top

Pass 21 Feb 2014 112,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S wiper blade split

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 106,524 miles

Corrosion on tow bar brackets

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tested in wet condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2012 99,647 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Tested in wet condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,832 miles

front discs heavy lipping

Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,513 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,850 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,804 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

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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RE52 CTU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE52 CTU, 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 RE52 CTU registered?

RE52 CTU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is RE52 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 CTU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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