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RK51 SDO

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,283 mi
Last recorded85,283 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 SDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,283 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,051 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 73,051 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,468 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre showing of age

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,295 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front Tyre showing of age

offside rear Tyre showing of age

Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front Tyre showing of age

offside rear Tyre showing of age

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,987 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,850 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,394 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 57,429 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,901 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,451 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 55,451 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 47,443 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 47,443 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,142 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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RK51 SDO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK51 SDO, 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 RK51 SDO registered?

RK51 SDO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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