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RG51 FEX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,579 mi
Last recorded152,579 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 152,579 miles

both front brake hoses inscure

engine under trays and covers fitted

front brake pads low

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 2 Dec 2017 152,387 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses inscure

engine under trays and covers fitted

front brake pads low

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 10 Nov 2016 141,869 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

drivers seat slightly insecure

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 5 Nov 2016 141,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking return hose (2.4.D.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

drivers seat slightly insecure

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,186 miles

slight play in rear radius arms

blow from rear exhaust box

front anti roll bar links worn

front shocks damp

rear discs worn

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 116,454 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 110,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

drivers seat frame slightly worn/loose.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,032 miles

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

drivers seat frame slightly worn/loose.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 99,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,327 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 83,477 miles

os wiper pour rear tyres low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 78,265 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 70,986 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,137 miles

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2006 52,487 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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RG51 FEX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RG51 FEX, 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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RG51 FEX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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