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RF52 ZNE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,085 mi
Last recorded117,085 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 ZNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 117,085 miles

front suspension struts slight leak n/s o/s

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,077 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front suspension unit slight leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 106,531 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front suspension unit slight leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 106,440 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front suspension unit slight leak

Fail 11 Jan 2013 99,790 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,790 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 92,397 miles

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

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

n/s o/s head lamp reflectors lenses

wet conditions

Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,397 miles

n/s o/s head lamp reflectors lenses

wet conditions

Pass 7 Dec 2010 85,746 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 85,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 78,581 miles

under covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,559 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,009 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 64,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 55,253 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 47,095 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 47,095 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

(Front discs are slighty lipped)

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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RF52 ZNE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RF52 ZNE, 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 RF52 ZNE registered?

RF52 ZNE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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