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RJ52 EDL

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,155 mi
Last recorded136,155 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 EDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 136,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 126,970 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front suspension hose deteriated

Fail 11 Dec 2015 126,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front suspension hose deteriated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 120,398 miles

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

Slight weep from suspention fluid pipe at NSF

Fail 12 Dec 2014 120,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight weep from suspention fluid pipe at NSF

Fail 11 Dec 2014 120,376 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Several severe engine area oil leaks,requires to be pressure cleaned down,to pinpoint source and report/repair.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 115,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Recommend both headlight perspex covers removed and cleaned as the headlights outer lens covers. Very low light output.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 115,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Recommend both headlight perspex covers removed and cleaned as the headlights outer lens covers. Very low light output.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 110,555 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

throttle pedal very stiff in operation.

offside rear tyre low pressure,slow puncture ?

Pass 6 Dec 2012 110,555 miles

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

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

throttle pedal very stiff in operation.

offside rear tyre low pressure,slow puncture ?

Pass 2 Dec 2011 106,111 miles

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

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

both front suspension legs weeping fluid-monitor.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 106,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 99,962 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 99,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2009 92,735 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f handbrake cable outer casing has been chauffing! no sign of chauffing when tested

slight wear on edge of brake pedal rubber

airbag light illuminated

Fail 11 Nov 2009 92,735 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f handbrake cable outer casing has been chauffing! no sign of chauffing when tested

slight wear on edge of brake pedal rubber

airbag light illuminated

Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,253 miles

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 77,297 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

full under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2006 68,538 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 59,925 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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RJ52 EDL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ52 EDL, 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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RJ52 EDL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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