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RE52 NOU

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,122 mi
Last recorded121,122 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 NOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2014 121,122 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

drivers seatbelt slow recoil

n/s/r accumalater boot split

Pass 21 Aug 2013 115,113 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 110,627 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 103,203 miles

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

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

both front safty belts a little slow to retract

Pass 31 Oct 2011 103,203 miles

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

both front safty belts a little slow to retract

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,790 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Nov 2009 80,790 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Apr 2009 78,373 miles

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

nearside front suspension slightly damp

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,238 miles

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

nearside front suspension leg damp

Fail 1 Apr 2008 72,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front suspension leg damp

Pass 23 Nov 2006 64,692 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,002 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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RE52 NOU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

RE52 NOU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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