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RE52 EFL

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,278 mi
Last recorded163,278 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 163,278 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 148,450 miles

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

both head light poor condition

n/s inner door handle slightly loose

o/s/f drop link poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2011 134,039 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres low

Fail 31 Mar 2011 134,039 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 122,913 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2010 122,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2009 105,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 26 Mar 2009 105,237 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 27 Mar 2008 88,965 miles

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 27 Mar 2008 88,965 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 17 Jan 2007 71,877 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 71,877 miles

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

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 EFL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RE52 EFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE52 EFL registered?

RE52 EFL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is RE52 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 EFL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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